We wanted to evaluate other investment strategies and compensation methods. We were getting tired of the fees that we were being charged. We don't want to get "nickel & dimed" to death with transaction and management fees. Thank you WiserAdvisor for helping us find our advisor! 
Profile: Gary is in his early 50s, married, corporate hardware and software manager in Minneapolis, MN. He enjoys personal investing and model airplanes / trains.
Portfolio Size: $800K
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Fee-based financial advisors are paid a pre-decided fee for their financial services, which can either be a flat retainer or an hourly rate fee. For example, if the advisor were to help handle your investments, this fee may be charged as a percentage of your assets under management (AUM). While the advisor largely receives their income through the fees paid by you, they are also compensated by a small percentage via commissions paid to them by brokerage firms, mutual fund companies, insurance companies, or an investment partnership. Although fee-based advisors may make some of their income via commissions on some of the products they sell, their interests are considered to be primarily in line with those of their client's.
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Finding a suitable financial professional for your financial needs can be a daunting task, given that there are so many advisors to choose from. However, financial professionals understand this problem, and do what they can to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Advisors are primarily differentiated by the financial qualifications and designations, experiences, and educational background they hold. This helps make the clients decision making process easier, as they can then choose an advisor that caters to the financial service they are interested in.
The designations held by an advisor are often earned through required coursework and examinations that test an advisor's knowledge in various specialized areas. Some designations are designed specifically for advisors who work with retirees, while other designations show specialization in insurance or business. No two designations are exactly alike, and some are more renowned than others. Thus, advisor designations help investors see which advisors are more suited to their financial requirements and goals.
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