A financial advisor who earns compensation through both fees paid directly by clients (such as hourly rates or AUM fees) and commissions from financial products they sell. This dual compensation model can create potential conflicts of interest, as the advisor may be incentivized to recommend products that pay higher commissions.
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Fee-Based Advisor
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