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Fee-based financial advisors are advisors that get compensated not only through a fee paid by their clients, but also via other financial products such as insurance commissions, mutual fund shares, etc. that they sell. A fee-based advisor may be a suitable choice for your financial needs if you’re looking for an advisor who can assist you with a range of financial services, ranging from financial planning, investment management, to even managing your insurance costs. While making your decision to hire a fee-based financial advisor, it is important to ensure they are bound by a fiduciary duty and are putting your interests as a client before their own.
WiserAdvisor has shortlisted a list of qualified and experienced fee-based financial advisors that may be suited to meet your unique financial needs and goals. You will find more information about our fee-based financial advisors below, which includes information about their qualifications, years of experience, and the financial services they offer. This information can help you assess if they are the best financial advisor for your financial requirements.
NOTE: The list of financial advisors mentioned below do not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when youuse our free match service to compare financial advisors near you.
List of Qualified Fee-Based Financial Advisors
| Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Years | $150,000,000 | Not Specified | Fee-Based | |
David BobrowskyCFP®, CLU®, Chartered SRI Counselor, ChFC®Gateway Financial Advisors, Inc.1990 N California Blvd, 8th floorWalnut Creek, CA 94596 | 25 Years | Not Specified | $500,000 | Fee-Based |
| 17 Years | Not Specified | $25,000 | Fee-Based | |
| 24 Years | Not Specified | $100,000 | Fee-Based | |
Evan R. GuidoWealth Management Specialist (WMS)The Evan Guido Group I Wealth6260 Lake Osprey DrLakewood Ranch, FL 34240 | 20 Years | $625,000,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Based |
Craig AdamsonCLTC®, CRC®, CRPS®, RMA - Retirement Management AdvisorTrueWealth Stewardship888 10th StreetMarion, IA 52302 | 28 Years | $50,000,000 | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
Craig AdamsonCLTC®, CRC®, CRPS®, RMA - Retirement Management AdvisorTrueWealth Stewardship888 10th StreetMarion, IA 52302 | 28 Years | $50,000,000 | Not Specified | Fee-Based |
| 25 Years | $90,000,000 | $500,000 | Fee-Based | |
| 25 Years | $90,000,000 | $500,000 | Fee-Based | |
Thomas BrownCFP®Brown Financial Management Group LLCPioneer Wealth Management @ Pioneer Bank HeadquartersAlbany, NY 12211 | 35 Years | $50,000,000 | $250,000 | Fee-Based |
| 35 Years | $140,000,000 | $50,000,000 | Fee-Based |
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He is an active member of the Financial Service Professional society (FSP) where he has served as President, board member on the Business Ethics Award Steering Committee and Chairman of the Board Election Committee. He also currently serves on the board of Directors and Investment Committee for the University of Central Missouri Foundation. He is a published author, has been selected to receive the FIVE STAR Wealth Manager" Reward** in 2012, 2013 and 2014. He was also recognized in the January issue of KCB Magazine and is on the 2006 list of "The 10 Most Dependable"" Wealth Managers of the Central Region as shown in the November 2006 addition of Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine.*
Whether you are seeking individual or corporate asset management, our Financial planning team has the experience and expertise to provide the objective advice needed to achieve your financial goals. Our investment advisory services include portfolio management, fee-based planning, estate, business, tax planning and investment management.
Are you worrying that you will have all of the retirement income necessary to support you and your spouse in your final years? Our retirement planners will work closely with you to formulate a program of financial stability. Specializing in private wealth clients, we offer proven estate management strategies that can help obtain financial freedom for you and your family.

David has been a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner since 2004. He earned the Chartered Life Underwriter® designation in 2005 and the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation in 2010, both through the American College of Bryn Mawr, PA. Recently, David completed additional training in 2020 to become a Chartered Socially Responsible Investing Counselor (CSRIC®) to better serve the needs of my clients desiring to incorporate their values in their portfolios with sustainable, responsible, and impact investments. David is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Northern California Planned Giving Council.
David is a graduate of UCLA with a B.A. in Political Science, and also holds a M.A. and M.Phil. in Politics from NYU, where he pursued and published doctoral research on the causes and impact of the social investing movement.
Helping others get the objective information they need to make sense of their options, designing a roadmap that reflects the specific concerns he hears from his clients, and supporting them to make tough but educated decisions to help gain control over their financial lives has been David's mission since he began his career in financial planning in 2000.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, David develops comprehensive financial planning strategies to help address client goals, and then help clients implement those strategies, often in coordination with clients' other professional advisors.
To learn more about David's fee based financial planning process, call to set up a complimentary initial consultation.

Tim believes the best way to pursue financial success is to embrace a life-long financial plan coupled with proper investment risk management. Tim's ultimate goal is to protect your money during times of anticipated negative volatility so there is capital to invest when new opportunities present themselves. Tim has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from California State University at Northridge and a Masters of Business Administration in Financial Planning from California Lutheran University. He also holds the FINRA series 7, 66, and 24 securities registrations through LPL Financial.
Tim, his wife Carrie, and their sons Logan and Luke reside in Lufkin Texas with their retired guide dog breeder Bea.
Extensive Diversification - Instead of holding only some stocks and bonds, your portfolio will feature thousands of securities from as many as 19 separate asset classes and market sectors. This investment strategy helps manage risks as part of our goal to help you to earn more competitive returns.
Independent Research - Our investment process leverages well over 100 years of collective investment management expertise on the part of our research partner, LPL Financial, and is founded on the premise that sound science backed by decades of academic research offers the smartest approach to investing.
Account Protection - The LPL Financial SIPC membership provides account protection up to a maximum of $500,000 per customer, of which $100,000 may be in cash. For an explanatory brochure, please visit www.sipc.org. Additionally, through London Insurers, LPL Financial accounts have additional securities protection to cover the net equity of customer accounts up to an overall aggregate firm limit of $575,000,000, subject to conditions and limitations.
Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.
LPL Financial and Geisbauer Wealth Management do not offer tax or legal services.

People come to me with complex financial issues. I help them understand their current situation. Together, we develop a plan to help achieve their financial needs and goals.
I'm proud to be associated with a firm known for its service and how it relates to clients, because serving your interests is my priority. I offer comprehensive financial advice and a broad range of solutions to help you and your loved ones live brilliantly, now and in the future.
With the right financial advisor, life can be brilliant.
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We help hard working individuals and families prepare and transition into retirement from the working years. Many would consider themselves the Millionaire Next Door, by accumulating assets through prudence and hard work.
Our services help many people with a focus on the needs of retirees or (those about to retire).
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We provide comprehensive, unbiased financial strategies, straightforward portfolio management, all customized to your individual needs. You will be presented a plan to determine your needed growth rate, tax-impacts, portfolio stress testing, investment income planning and comfort level.
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We deliver your services in a high-touch service model using a regular client review process, straight forward portfolio management process, top-tier financial planning / reporting tools, & educational client events.
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As advocates for goals-based financial planning, we provide tailored advice through holistic planning & investment solutions. Ultimately, accomplishing our clients life goals.
Aksala Wealth Advisors is built upon a network of brilliant investment professionals and world class technology.
We have a strategic business alliance HD Vest Financial Services® the pioneer of tax-smart wealth management services supports an independent network of tax and non-tax professionals who provide holistic financial services to their clients. 46 Billion Under Administration, 150+ Years of veteran experience.
Along with the leading brokerage clearing institutions, National Financial Services LLC (NFS), a Fidelity Investments® company. Through this strong relationship, we offer comprehensive investment servicing, including full-service brokerage business; extensive training; dedicated home-office support; and access to leading-edge technology.

Their kids are involved in softball, soccer, cross country, and track. The family enjoys playing board games together: Rummikub, Sorry, Life, UNO, Clue and Monopoly of course!
Besides a busy family life, Craig has been very active in the local community. He served 8 years as a Marion City Council Member and 2 years on the Marion Planning and Zoning Commission. Currently, he is a Chamber of Commerce member, chair of the Marion Public Services Board, and is on several state and local boards for the financial services profession. Additionally, he travels to Washington DC and Des Moines to meet with legislators on tax policy and regulations affecting clients.
Craig enjoys reading biographies, history, and business books. He is an avid Iowa State Cyclone fan -holding season tickets for multiple sports and watching them play on TV.
At TrueWealth Stewardship, we educate on how to make better financial decisions. How do we do this? By utilizing our IDEA Process. We start by IDENTIFYING their needs. Then we DEVELOP a customized financial plan. A plan based on our client's life, not someone from the movies or a commercial. We don't and won't do a cookie-cutter analysis or straight-off-the-shelf robo plans like other companies pass off as "original thinking." You're not a penguin. You're not a sheep. You're a person. We help people who want to be our clients. And for those clients who want additional help, we work together to EXECUTE their plan and then ADAPT their plan as needs and situations change.

Their kids are involved in softball, soccer, cross country, and track. The family enjoys playing board games together: Rummikub, Sorry, Life, UNO, Clue and Monopoly of course!
Besides a busy family life, Craig has been very active in the local community. He served 8 years as a Marion City Council Member and 2 years on the Marion Planning and Zoning Commission. Currently, he is a Chamber of Commerce member, chair of the Marion Public Services Board, and is on several state and local boards for the financial services profession. Additionally, he travels to Washington DC and Des Moines to meet with legislators on tax policy and regulations affecting clients.
Craig enjoys reading biographies, history, and business books. He is an avid Iowa State Cyclone fan -holding season tickets for multiple sports and watching them play on TV.
At TrueWealth Stewardship, we educate on how to make better financial decisions. How do we do this? By utilizing our IDEA Process. We start by IDENTIFYING their needs. Then we DEVELOP a customized financial plan. A plan based on our client's life, not someone from the movies or a commercial. We don't and won't do a cookie-cutter analysis or straight-off-the-shelf robo plans like other companies pass off as "original thinking." You're not a penguin. You're not a sheep. You're a person. We help people who want to be our clients. And for those clients who want additional help, we work together to EXECUTE their plan and then ADAPT their plan as needs and situations change.

We take our fiduciary responsibility very seriously by constantly monitoring portfolios and ensuring good communication to you about where you stand. Our diversified approach towards portfolio management combines both strategic and tactical principles. Using in-house, proprietary, and state-of-the-art techniques, we design custom portfolios and avoid cookie-cutter strategies.
No matter your stage in life, you deserve competent and thoughtful professional advice. We are honored to offer a complementary consultation to explore how we can be a part of your successful financial story.

We take our fiduciary responsibility very seriously by constantly monitoring portfolios and ensuring good communication to you about where you stand. Our diversified approach towards portfolio management combines both strategic and tactical principles. Using in-house, proprietary, and state-of-the-art techniques, we design custom portfolios and avoid cookie-cutter strategies.
No matter your stage in life, you deserve competent and thoughtful professional advice. We are honored to offer a complementary consultation to explore how we can be a part of your successful financial story.

He is a CFP(R) and Certied Financial Planner (TM) practitioner. Tom received his B.S. Degree from Cornell University in Ag. Economics majoring in Business Management and Finance. He has been in the financial field since graduation. He has instructed classes and seminars in the adult ed. division of a local college, to teachers of a local school district and within NY State to CSEA, PEF and MC union members. The instruction included the planning areas of: Investment, Retirement, Investment Taxation and College Funding.
He is a member of the Financial Planning Institue and the FPA of NENY where he served on the Board of Directors.

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