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The Tide® Problem in Financial Planning — And Why We Chose a Different Shelf
Complexity, Not Balance, Should Drive Your Fee
Another dimension of the big-firm model rarely gets discussed. AUM models charge clients the same amount for a given level of assets, even though one client may have a much more complicated financial situation than another.
Sep 7


Revenue Sharing at Edward Jones: Why Fee-Only Planning Is a Better Way
There’s a statement tucked into Edward Jones’ Revenue Sharing Disclosure that every investor should read carefully: “We want you to...
Apr 23, 2025


Unlocking Tax Credits for Small Business Owners: How the SECURE Act Can Help You Save
By Todd Pouliot, AIF As a small business owner, offering a retirement plan to your employees is a great way to attract and retain top...
Apr 16, 2025


Maximizing Your Health Savings Account (HSA): Strategies for Tax Planning and the Beneficiary Burden
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are powerful financial tools that offer numerous benefits for those looking to save for healthcare...
Sep 27, 2023


What are the all-in costs of a Fixed Indexed annuity?
Annuities are highly complicated financial products. One of the main factors you should consider is commissions. Why, because I used to...
Sep 6, 2023


Why are annuities so difficult?
First, why did I write this? In the first half of 2023, total annuity sales jumped 28% to $182.7 billion. This marks the highest sales...
Sep 6, 2023
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