Looking for a "FEE ONLY" Financial Advisor

[Aruca]

Looking for a" Fee Only" Financial Advisor to review my portfolio.
My husband just passed away and use to handle all of our funds.
Need advise whether to hold or consolidate funds. Thanks for helping.

[luvmagic2]

Coert van voorhees at Ameriprise in southern trace is mine.. 352-350-2396

[Linda & Charlie-MI49090]

We use Jeffrey Wegener @ Schwab he's also a fudicary (sp?). He's very good and we've had great results.

[JourneyOfLife]

Here is some resource information on that very subject from the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA).

They have a guide for that purpose along with some checklists... what questions to ask, etc.

Resources - NAPFA - The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (http://www.napfa.org/consumer/Resources.asp)


Who they are: About Us - NAPFA - The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (http://www.napfa.org/about/index.asp)


Here is a link to the FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) web site. there is a lot of education information and things to consider.

Investors - FINRA (http://www.finra.org/Investors/)


Here is a link to the FINRA BrokerCheck Tool

BrokerCheck is a free tool to help investors research the professional backgrounds of current and former FINRA-registered brokerage firms and brokers, as well as investment adviser firms and representatives.

You can use the tool to look up people and companies and download a report about them. Amongst all of the information listed on the report, be sure to check for complaints and regulatory actions.

BrokerCheck: Research Brokers & Investment Advisers - FINRA (http://www.finra.org/Investors/ToolsCalculators/BrokerCheck/)


Plus...


Some Mutual Fund Companies, like Vanguard, have Investment Advisory Services where customers can get the help of a CFP for a review. Of course, Vanguard requires the investor to have a certain level of investments at Vanguard. The cost for a CFP review depends on the amount of money invested with them (e.g., low fee or free )

If you are satisfied with your mutual fund company, you could ask them what they offer with regard to CFP type services.

I put a link to the vanguard page just as a point of reference so you can see what I was trying to describe.

https://investor.vanguard.com/what-we-offer/personal-services/voyager-and-voyager-select-services

[Aruca]

Thank you for helping me educate myself . I don't want to make the wrong moves or decisions.

[billethkid]

Wells Fargo Securities consultants are fee based.
They do have local representatives.

[Aruca]

I have been told "Fee Based" is not "Fee Only"
and that Fee Only is the way to go. ???

[JourneyOfLife]

I have been told "Fee Based" is not "Fee Only"
and that Fee Only is the way to go. ???

They are different in terms of sources of compensation and it is confusing.

The word Financial Adviser is used rather loosely too. Certifications, the services offered can vary, etc.

[Aruca]

:gc: Life was suppose to be easy in The Villages

[Villageswimmer]

Looking for a" Fee Only" Financial Advisor to review my portfolio.
My husband just passed away and use to handle all of our funds.
Need advise whether to hold or consolidate funds. Thanks for helping.


Please take your time. Really understand any changes before taking action. I wish you the best during this difficult time.

[gomoho]

Sent you a PM

[JourneyOfLife]

This type of decision is not like buying a Television set! I think you realize it or are beginning to realize it.

Be patient, try to not get frustrated and avoid taking short-cuts in your research.

IMO, It would be very wise to take some time and do your homework and due diligence effort!

[manaboutown]

Although it will probably be difficult for you at this juncture of you life, take your time in selecting a financial advisor. Be diligent. Thoroughly check out their backgrounds for any past issues with clients or the handling or client funds as well as their professional performance records.

[rubicon]

Looking for a" Fee Only" Financial Advisor to review my portfolio.
My husband just passed away and use to handle all of our funds.
Need advise whether to hold or consolidate funds. Thanks for helping.

Arcua: Be sure whomever you employ makes full disclosure. for instance they may be fee only but some advisors also broker out to other companies and work those deals on commission. also never tell you if there are other fees, etc nor do they disclose if their fees are negotiable .

Good Luck

[Aruca]

I just received a letter from Prudential saying that an account is being ceased. My options are they will reinvest into a MM Account or I can withdraw without penalty but must do it by April 14th.
Im thinking of taking it out and putting it into a Vanguard fund until I get together with an advisor. I feel pressured with this account!


Arcua: Be sure whomever you employ makes full disclosure. for instance they may be fee only but some advisors also broker out to other companies and work those deals on commission. also never tell you if there are other fees, etc nor do they disclose if their fees are negotiable .

Good Luck

[dewilson58]

Wells Fargo Securities consultants are fee based.
They do have local representatives.

And a lot of times they will review your current positions and make recommendations free of charge. They want your business and, most of the time, you will not manage it yourself........so they are willing to take a chance and make an investment in you.

Good Luck.

[JourneyOfLife]

Here is a link to FINRA's Fund Analyzer Tool.

Fund Analyzer (http://apps.finra.org/fundanalyzer/1/fa.aspx)

The Fund Analyzer offers information and analysis on over 18,000 mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs). This tool estimates the value of the funds and impact of fees and expenses on your investment and also allows you the ability to look up applicable fees and available discounts for funds.

If you are considering using Vanguard, you can use the tool as they suggest to compare the Vanguard fund you are considering to any alternative mutual funds you might be considering to see how costs impact returns over a time horizon (10, 15, 20 years).

[JourneyOfLife]

I just received a letter from Prudential saying that an account is being ceased. My options are they will reinvest into a MM Account or I can withdraw without penalty but must do it by April 14th.
Im thinking of taking it out and putting it into a Vanguard fund until I get together with an advisor. I feel pressured with this account!


IMO, based on 2 words you have used in your posts, you seem to have some good instincts.

"Fee-Only" and "Vanguard"

If you have a mutual fund at Vanguard, you could call them and ask them if could provide you with some basic investment advice, while you are trying to figure out a longer-term approach regarding a Financial Adviser.

[Villager Dude]

Please take your time. Really understand any changes before taking action. I wish you the best during this difficult time.

Joseph Capital is fee only .

Contact Mike Tringali at

866 746 4460

They are excellent

[llaran]

Fee-Only Financial Advisors Home - NAPFA - The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (http://Www.napfa.org)

[Certified Financial Group]

Choosing a financial planner is a big decision. It is good that you are taking your time.

Give us a call at 800-393-9900 and one of our 11 Certified Financial Planner(TM) Professionals would be glad to help you. You can also email us at Plan@FinancialGroup.com.

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