Compensation transparency and a lower chance of conflicts of interest are two pros of using a fee-only financial advisor.

The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) has long occupied a unique and respected place in the financial planning profession. Founded in 1984 by visionary investor advocates, ...

If you're looking for a financial adviser today, you've probably seen the word "fiduciary" everywhere. Banks use it. Brokerage firms use it. Insurance companies use it. Independent advisers use it, ...

Within the financial advisory industry, there's plenty of debate about whether the fee-only model is always best for clients. That's a separate question from adhering to the fiduciary standard, which ...