What Is Wealth Management

Fee-Only

Fee-Only: What It Really Means (and Doesn’t)

Episode Summary:

"Fee-only" is one of the most used—and misunderstood—terms in wealth management. In this episode, we break down what fee-only actually means, why it's often confused with "fee-based," and the hidden conflicts even fee-only advisors can face. Whether you're working with an advisor now or shopping for one, this episode will help you see past the labels and get clear on what really matters: how your advisor gets paid, and how that shapes the advice you receive. Spoiler alert: "fee-only" is a good start, but it's not the whole story.

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