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What Investors Need to Know About Financial Advisor Fees

By Greg Iacurci September 26, 2025 CNBC

When hiring a financial advisor, the costs you pay can be either commission-based or fee-based. “Everybody gets paid one way or another,” explains Kathryn Berkenpas, CFP®, CFP Board’s Managing Director of Corporate Growth. CFP Board Ambassador Gloria García Cisneros, CFP® emphasizes the importance of understanding which fees are charged, what services are included and any potential conflicts of interest.

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Greg Iacurci
September 26, 2025