The Educated Investors Blog

Rethinking Advisor Incentives: The Case Against Asset-Based Fees

Paul Powell

Published on: 27/10/2025

The 1% fee model looks simple, but it misaligns incentives. Discover how flat, transparent pricing brings institutional fairness to personal investing.

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How to Interview a Financial Advisor — Like a CEO, Not a Customer

Paul Powell

Published on: 27/10/2025

Learn how to interview a financial advisor like a CEO—testing expertise, transparency, and accountability before trust is earned.

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How to Know if Your Financial Advisor Is Still Earning Their Fee

Paul Powell

Published on: 27/10/2025

How to know if your financial advisor is earning their fee—evidence, benchmarks, and accountability that protect your wealth.

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