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Ask an Advisor: Is a 1% Fee Worth It If I Feel Like I'm Losing 25% of My Return?

Why does a financial advisor get a fee of 1% or more? That seems really high. If my return is only 4% (for example, in ...

‘I’m struggling.’ I want to find a financial adviser but how do I do it right? Why is this so hard?

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Are you aware of the ‘3 layers of costs’ your financial adviser may be charging you? (Hint: Many are not.)

To avoid unnecessary fees, start by asking your adviser how they’re paid. “That answer will give you clues about where to ...
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Financial advisor fees can have a significant impact on retirement savings

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Financial advisor fees, often perceived as minor, can significantly impact retirement savings, warns Ed Wright, a partner at Golden Reserve, a financial retirement planning firm ...

‘She is trusting and not a financial person.’ My 80-year-old, widowed mom’s financial adviser seems to be charging 3%. We asked for a refund. He ‘went radio silent ...

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Wall Street Journal

How to Pick a Financial Advisor

This guide decodes the wide variety of certifications and services—along with a checklist of what to ask before you choose Unless you’re a financial whiz with time to spend managing your money and ...

LPL Financial Announces Lower Fees and Streamlined Pricing Across Advisory Platforms

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC, a leading wealth management firm, today announced a reduction in fees and a simplified pricing structure across its advisory platforms, ...
Morningstar

If a financial adviser wants to roll over your retirement savings, watch out

Rolling over a 401(k), IRA or similar plan can hit you with hidden fees, tax penalties, loss of investment options and other protections. If you ask 10 financial advisers how and where you should ...

Annuity Fees: What’s Legit and What’s Just Cutting Into Your Investment?

Learn which annuity fees are fair and which drain your nest egg. Financial planner Roland Chow explains how to spot ...
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My financial advisor took 40% of my gains. Time to move on?

When someone comes to your home to clean your gutters for you, you expect to pay them, right? And when someone comes to fix your plumbing, it’s not a shock when you have to hand over money to pay the ...