Compare the actual advisor experience, not the logo.
Two advisors under the same national brand can deliver very different planning depth.
Comparison checklist
- Is the advisor fee-only, fee-based, commissionable, or salaried?
- What is the all-in annual cost at your expected asset level?
- Who makes tax, estate, and insurance recommendations?
- How are taxable assets implemented differently from retirement accounts?
- How many households does the lead advisor personally serve?
Good sign: the advisor can explain exactly what changes in the first 90 days after you hire them.
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