Financial Dictionary
Thousands of investors have told us they are confused by the investment jargon that is used by financial advisors. We also know some terms, that investors don't understand, are used by advisors as sales ploys. They establish themselves as experts when they define a term you may not understand.
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Definition of 'Financial advisor compensation'
Financial planners and advisors charge three types of fees for their knowledge, advice, and services: fixed fees, hourly fees, and asset-based fees (percent of assets). Sales representatives are paid commissions when they sell investment and insurance products. There are commissions that are deducted from assets and commissions that are paid by third parties who raise the fees they charge investors and add penalties for withdrawal to recover the commission payments.
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Face Value
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Fair Market Value
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FDIC or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
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Federal Funds Rate
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Federal Income Tax
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Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)
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Fee Only
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Fee-Based
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Fibonacci lines
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FICO score
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Fiduciary
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Fiduciary standards
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Financial advice
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Financial Advisor
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Financial advisor compensation
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Financial dictionary
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Financial learning
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Financial Plan
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Financial planner
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Financial planning
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Financial transparency
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FINRA
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FINRA licensing
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Fiscal Year
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Fixed annuity
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Fixed Fee
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Fixed Income
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Fixed Income Securities
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Floor
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Floor Broker
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Forecast
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Foreign Exchange
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Form 10-K
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Forward Price/Earnings Multiple
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Front End Sales Load