The new standards aim to provide greater detail and clarity around compensation models. They stipulate, for instance, that CFP holders may only describe their practice as fee-only if their firm and related parties don't receive any sales-related compensation in connection with the advisory services the firm provides to clients.
New CFP Board Standards Tighten Rules for Fee-Only Planners as seen in Financial Planning Magazine
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