Congratulations! You’ve started to save money. Here is the article just for you.
We all know how important it is to save for our financial futures, staying out of debt and credit
history, but few of us have the time, dedication and knowledge it takes
to invest our money wisely. Since we are so familiar with hiring
professionals to do our gardening, shopping and other chores, it only
seems natural to turn to a professional for financial planning advice.
While hiring a financial advisor can certainly make sense, it is
important to understand what a financial advisor is, and more
importantly, how he or she is compensated. After all, you worked hard
to get that savings plan going, you want to make every penny count!
There are three basic types of financial planners in the marketplace - commission based, fee based and fee only. The differences between the three flavors of financial planners are vast, and it is vital for any would be investor to understand how the choice they make can impact their financial future and that of their families.
Commission Based Financial Planners
A commission based financial planner is compensated based on the
investments he or she sells, typically earning a commission on each
product he or she sells. This is similar to a mortgage broker.
While it is certainly possible for a commission based financial planner
to be knowledgeable and honest, it is important for clients to
understand the potential conflicts of interest that can arise.
Clients of commission based financial planners must make doubly sure that each recommended investment truly meets their own needs. It is important to consider factors such as age, financial experience and years before retirement when making an investment choice, and it is vital that any commission based financial planner respect these needs and cater to them.
Fee Based Financial Planners
A fee based financial planner is basically a combination of a
traditional commission based financial planner and a fee only financial
advisor. Even though these financial planners may charge an hourly or
set fee for their services, they are also compensated through
commissions on the investments they sell. It is important for every
investor to understand the difference between a fee based advisor and a
fee only advisor and act accordingly.
As with a commission based financial advisor, it is important for clients of fee based financial advisors to be sure that the advice given is sound and directed toward their own needs. Those who are in search of truly independent and impartial advice may want to consider a fee only financial advisor instead.
Fee Only Financial Planners
The third type of financial advisor is known as the fee only advisor,
and the compensation structure of these advisors is designed to ensure
impartiality, honesty and independence. Unlike fee based and commission
based financial advisors, a fee only advisor is compensated only
through the fees he or she charges clients.
Clients pay for the services of a fee based financial advisor in a number of ways, including hourly fees, yearly charges and fees for money management. Fee only advisors derive none of their income from commissions on the products chosen by their customers, eliminating the conflicts of interest that can arise with the other two types of financial professionals.
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