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Fee-based Planners Also Face Conflicts of Interest

Fee-based planners are often viewed as having fewer conflicts of interest, but challenges exist with all forms of compensation, according to Financial Planning Association President Shannon J. Pike.

By charging fees based on assets under management, planners have an incentive to discourage clients from paying off debt and advisors receive the same amount of compensation regardless of the amount of work they perform.

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