As fee only advisor, I do not represent a bank, a brokerage firm, or insurance company. My sole source of compensation is paid directly by clients in the form of a fee. Why is that important? If you don’t know how your advisor is being paid how do you know if the advice they are […]
Read more[player id=1934] Joseph Vecchio CPA, CFP, MBA a self-described ‘Hard-Core Fiduciary Advisor’ gives a behind the scenes look into the financial planning process with potential new clients. Learn the 3 BIG QUESTIONS that he uses during a discovery meeting to discover potential client’s motivating factors in life.
Read moreWhat does a bad financial advisor look like? Let’s have a look at the red flags that you should look out for. It’s important to understand that there are two boxes your advisor should always check. First, your financial advisor should have the necessary credentials (Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Pubic Account (CPA) or Chartered […]
Read moreWhat a great financial advisor is NOT Over the last two decades, the value of an advisor (broker or independent) has changed dramatically. Back in the day, the value was in their ability to “beat the market” by picking the right stocks, bonds or mutual funds on your behalf. The reality is, however, that most investors […]
Read moreWhen you get sick and visit a doctor, it’s fair to expect your doctor to design a treatment plan that serves your best interests. When you meet with a lawyer, you can assume that he or she puts your best interests first when providing legal advice. Why can’t you expect the same from your financial […]
Read moreShore Financial Planning is a fee-only financial advisor based in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey. As a fee-only/commission-free/flat-fee financial planner, I do not sell products or collect commissions. I am a fiduciary financial planner that specializes in tax-focused planning as a CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA), and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ CFP® professional. I serve clients in New Jersey and remotely throughout the U.S.A.