As with anything in life, you should know how much you are paying your financial advisor and for what. As an independent advisor, I do not tie fees to the sales objectives of a multinational or regional company. Rather, they are based on the services you receive.
Investment Advisory Services
A percentage fee based on your total assets under management for investment plan implementation, ongoing monitoring, and periodic reviews.
Financial Planning and Consulting
Typically a flat fee, but can be hourly for complex situations. For the flat fee, hours are tracked, and the charge will be the lesser of the hourly fee or flat fee.
Retirement Plan Consulting
Any combination of a flat fee, hourly fee, or annual percentage fee based on total assets under management.