There are many choices in selecting a financial advisor and it is important to find an advisor that fits your personality and goals. Financial Discovery is a no-commission / fee-only firm that provides comprehensive planning and investment management.
Compensation
commissions for sales (load mutual funds, insurance) and trades (stocks, bonds) | |
fee-based - a combination of percentage of assets plus commission | |
fee-only - no commissions, a percentage of assets, pay for advice |
Relationship
suitability standard | |
fiduciary standard |
Investment Vehicles
individual stock trades, mutual fund "loads" | |
proprietary and illiquid funds | |
insurance products (annuities & universal life) | |
publicly traded Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and no-load mutual funds |