tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post7588171300889855180..comments2024-03-20T09:32:16.592-04:00Comments on Michael James on Money: STANDUP to the Financial Services IndustryMichael Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362529610470788243noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465015914589377788.post-68551225270439631902019-09-20T12:32:25.131-04:002019-09-20T12:32:25.131-04:00'unknown', considering incentives is defin...'unknown', considering incentives is definitely important because this tends to drive long-term behaviour but I think it's dangerous to generalize too much.There are excellent, mediocre and poor advisors who work with clients on commission, fee-based, and fee-only basis. <br />One challenge with certain advice only planners is that they are tempted to offer investment advice when this isn't really their domain. What could be easier than a simple broad based ETF portfolio?! This is great advice in theory for many Canadian investors but in practice there is an implementation gap for many as this blog and Canadian Couch potato can attest. Steadyhand_chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/14823160849394184687noreply@blogger.com