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Fiduciary Financial Planner: Fee-Only, Conflict-Free Advice

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) — legally bound to act in your best interest. Retirement planning, investment management, tax strategies, estate planning. Free consultation.

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2026 Fiduciary

CFP • NAPFA • Fee-only

Conflict-free financial advice — legally required to put you first

Not all financial advisors are fiduciaries. Many earn commissions by selling products that may not be in your best interest. As a fee-only, fiduciary financial planner, I am legally and ethically bound to recommend what's best for you — period. No product sales, no commissions, no hidden fees.

  • ✔ Comprehensive financial planning
  • ✔ Investment management (low-cost, tax-efficient)
  • ✔ Retirement income strategies
  • ✔ Tax planning & optimization
  • ✔ Estate & legacy planning

⚖️ Fiduciary vs. suitability standard

✅ Fiduciary: Legally required to act in YOUR best interest
❌ Suitability: Only required to recommend "suitable" products
✅ Fee-only: No commissions, no product sales
✅ CFP certification: Rigorous training, ethics, ongoing education
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Comprehensive financial planning services

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Financial Planning

Goal setting, cash flow analysis, retirement projections, education funding, debt management.

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Investment Management

Asset allocation, low-cost index funds, tax-loss harvesting, rebalancing, performance reporting.

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Retirement Planning

Social Security optimization, withdrawal strategies, Roth conversions, longevity planning.

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Tax Planning

Tax-efficient investing, capital gains management, charitable giving, Roth vs. traditional analysis.

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Estate Planning

Trusts, wills, beneficiary review, generational wealth transfer, philanthropic planning.

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Risk Management

Insurance review, life insurance, disability, long-term care, liability assessment.

Why a fee-only fiduciary matters

Commission-based advisors have inherent conflicts of interest. Fee-only fiduciaries don't.

⚖️ Legal obligation to put you first
Fiduciary standard is the highest legal duty. Violations have serious consequences.
💰 No commissions, no product sales
We don't earn from insurance, annuities, or mutual funds. Pure advice.
📊 Transparent pricing
Flat fee, hourly, or percentage of AUM. You know exactly what you pay.
🎓 CFP certification
Rigorous education, examination, experience, and ethics requirements.

Fee structure

💰 Assets under management (AUM)
0.75% - 1.25% of AUM annually, billed quarterly. Includes planning and investment management.
📋 Flat fee planning
$4,000 - $12,000 per year for comprehensive financial planning (no AUM requirement).
💼 Project-based
$2,500 - $7,500 for specific projects (retirement analysis, equity compensation review, etc.).
🎓 Hourly consulting
$400/hour for targeted advice. Minimum 2 hours.

No commissions. No hidden fees. No product sales. Just advice.

Who I serve

💼 Professionals & executives
Equity compensation, RSUs, stock options, deferred comp, executive benefits.
🏢 Business owners
Succession planning, exit strategies, qualified plans, cash management.
👴 Pre-retirees & retirees
Income planning, Social Security, Medicare, Roth conversions, legacy planning.
🏦 High-net-worth families
Estate planning, tax optimization, generational wealth transfer, philanthropy.

Credentials & affiliations

🎓 CFP (Certified Financial Planner)
CFP Board registered. Rigorous education, exam, experience, ethics.
📊 NAPFA member
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors — fee-only, fiduciary.
⚖️ XY Planning Network
Fee-only, fiduciary. Focus on Gen X/Y and retirement planning.
📚 MBA, Finance
University of Chicago Booth School of Business. 15+ years experience.

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📅 Published: May 21, 2026 | ✍️ Written by: Mikhail Sokolov, CFP® — Fiduciary Financial Planner, NAPFA Member (18+ years of experience)

Why choose a fiduciary financial planner?

🏆 Fiduciary standard
Legally required to act in your best interest. No conflicts of interest.
🔒 Free consultation, no obligation
No cost to discuss your situation. No pressure, no product sales.
📄 CFP certified
Rigorous training, ethics, and ongoing education. Comprehensive expertise.
⚡ Fee-only, no commissions
Transparent pricing. You pay only for advice — no hidden fees.

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