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Client-centered, fee-only planners, like Benchmark Strategic, are compensated for their knowledge and services, much like an attorney or a physician.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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We do not receive commissions from the sale of products such as insurance or investments. Both our financial planning and investment management services are offered on a fee basis<\/strong>, unlike commission-based advisors who receive compensation through transactions.<\/p>\n

Our fee model allows you to choose the amount of service and financial advice you require. In essence, it is a user pay approach \u2014 we do not assume that the more money you have, the more financial advice you need.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Fee-only advisors have fewer inherent conflicts of interest,<\/p>\n

and their fee structures might be hourly, include an annual retainer, or be based on a percentage of your investment assets.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\t\t

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How we are paid<\/h2>\n

We feel that it is critical for our clients to understand what they are paying for and how they are paying for it. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible when discussing compensation for our advice, so that we can freely research, recommend and implement strategies without partiality or restrictions.<\/p>\n

Your fees will be based on your decision for us to proceed with the following:<\/h6>\n
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  1. Creating your financial plan<\/li>\n
  2. Implementing your plan<\/li>\n
  3. Providing you with ongoing service<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    At each stage of the process, all fees will be clearly outlined and agreed with you before we proceed.<\/p>\n

    The fee charged depends on:<\/h6>\n