Fee-Only Financial Planning
At Primaris, we specialize in providing fee-only financial planning services. Our fiduciary advisors are committed to delivering unbiased, transparent advice tailored to your unique financial goals.
Fiduciary, Fee-Only Advisors
Unlike commission-based advisors, fee-only financial planners are compensated solely by their clients. This model eliminates conflicts of interest, ensuring that recommendations are made with your best interests in mind.
Fee-Only vs. Fee-Based vs. Commission-Based
How your advisor is compensated directly affects the advice you receive. Many people do not know there is a difference, or that the words “fee-based” and “fee-only” mean very different things.
| Comparison point | Fee-Only(Primaris) | Fee-Based | Commission-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| How they are paid | Client fees only | Fees + commissions | Commissions only |
| Fiduciary standard | Always | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Conflict of interest | None | Potential | High |
| Product incentives | None | Yes | Yes |
| Typical examples | Independent RIAs | Many wirehouse advisors | Insurance agents, brokers |
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