Question

What’s the difference between a fee-only fiduciary and an advisor who earns commissions?

Answer

Fee-only advisors are paid solely by their clients and don’t earn commissions on product recommendations, which may help reduce a potential conflict of interest. Advisors who earn commissions may face incentives that differ from those of fee-based or fee-only advisors. While no compensation model eliminates all potential conflicts, fee-based and fee-only arrangements may reduce incentives tied directly to product sales.

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