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How Your Financial Advisor’s Retainer-Based Fees Benefit You 

April 13, 2020 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

Whether you’re currently looking for a financial advisor or already working with one, you may have questions about the retainer-based fee structure.  This structure offers numerous benefits for investors, and may be more advantageous than working with a commission-based financial advisor, one who charges a certain percentage of assets under management (AUM) for advice or […]

Filed Under: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Fiduciary, Retirement Planning

What is Strategic Asset Allocation?

December 30, 2019 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

At Financial Freedom Fee-Only Wealth Management, we have a three-level approach to investment management. Level one is strategic asset allocation.

Filed Under: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Fiduciary, Retirement Planning

How To Find the Best Financial Advisor in Malvern, PA

November 25, 2019 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

How do the wealthy in Malvern, Pennsylvania find the best financial advisor for their needs? The same way people of other income brackets and in other geographical areas do, by deciding which financial advisor best fits their needs. 

Filed Under: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Fiduciary, Retirement Planning

5 Reasons Why Choosing A CFP® Makes Sense!

October 28, 2019 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

There are dozens of financial designations for industry professionals, and any planner can call himself or herself a financial planner. However, the Certified Financial Planner™ designation stands alone in its offerings and trustworthiness. 

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5 Tips For Finding Your New Financial Advisor

October 21, 2019 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

You have big financial goals, and finding the best financial advisor to make these goals achievable is a big decision. Comprehensive financial planning is crafted by qualified financial advisors and is based on a thorough understanding of you and your financial objectives. 

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How to Know if Your Financial Advisor is a Good Fit

July 10, 2019 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

Financial advisors are an integral piece of your financial life, and as such, you should choose them with care. Even if you’ve done your homework and choose to work with a fiduciary financial advisor and a retainer based financial planning firm, it’s still important to determine whether the fit is a good one – do […]

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Why a Long-Term Relationship with Your Financial Advisor Can Benefit YOU

June 18, 2019 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

In my opinion, everybody can benefit from a financial plan, because every aspect of your life has an effect on your finances and your financial future. Your goals, your life circumstances and your personal wishes all have an impact on every area of your financial life.

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Who Should Be on Your Financial Planning Team?

June 5, 2019 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

As you start your financial planning journey to retirement and beyond, you’ll need to assemble a trusted team of professionals to help you set up and execute your financial plan. Similar to how sports teams employ players with various skillsets, your team will consist of a diverse group of professionals. Each member of your team […]

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Fee-Only Wealth Management Vs. Commission-Based Financial Advice: Let’s Compare

May 22, 2019 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

When it comes to hiring a financial advisor to help you with retirement planning, you have a myriad of options to choose from. But along with that vast selection comes the difficulty of picking the right advisor for your retirement planning needs. It wouldn’t be an issue if all financial advisors were created equal. But, […]

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Getting Ready for Retirement? Here are 4 Things To Do First

May 7, 2019 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

Whether you’re in the throes of your career, acclimating to an empty nest or getting ready for retirement, it’s crucial that retirement planning is started sooner rather than later.

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Why the Fiduciary Rule Matters to You

April 16, 2019 By ALLEN A. OSGOOD, JR., CFP®, B.S.B.A.

At Financial Freedom, we see this scenario often: You have a bit of money saved up that you’d like to put to good use. Perhaps you’re thinking about investing some of it so you can earn more than the measly interest rate that your bank gives you. Add to it a portion of your monthly […]

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