What is fee-only financial planning?
The term Fee-Only refers to the method of compensation for the financial planner. A Fee-Only planner is compensated by fees paid by clients, not commissions, referral fees, or other reimbursements based on sales of products or services. The recommendations you receive from a Fee-Only financial advisor are in your best interest only.
Fee-only financial planning means that advisers are compensated through client fees only. The adviser does not accept commissions or other fees related to the sale of specific financial products. As a result, the adviser has removed the largest source of conflicts of interest and can compellingly offer objective investment advice in the best interests of his clients. For more about fee-only financial planning, please see our Code of Ethics, Fiduciary Oath and member requirements by visiting our member website www.NAPFA.