A Fee-Only Advisor is a financial professional who gets paid only by the client for the advice and services they provide. They do not earn commissions for selling financial products, so their compensation is not tied to what they recommend. This structure helps reduce potential conflicts of interest, since the advisor’s only financial incentive is to serve the client’s best interests. Fee-only advisors typically charge a flat fee, an hourly rate, or a percentage of the money they manage for you. Many people choose fee-only advisors when they want guidance that is more focused on their goals rather than on product sales.