Welcome to SW Washington Fee-Only Financial Advisors Network!
Your trusted hub for finding local credentialed financial professionals who put your interests first—always.
Why Fee-Only Matters?
A fee-only financial advisor is paid only by their clients not by commissions, product sales, or third-party incentives. Compensation typically comes in one of three ways:
A percentage of assets managed (e.g., 1% of your portfolio)
Hourly rates for advice or project-based work
Flat fees for financial planning
They do not earn commissions for selling insurance, annuities, mutual funds, or other financial products.
When you work with a fee-only advisor, you’re getting transparent advice. This means:
No commissions or sales incentives
Fiduciary duty to act in your best interest
A focus on personalized, long-term planning and not products. The right financial advisor who understands your unique needs is a powerful ally on your journey to start living your best life today. Not all financial planners are the same. The right financial advisor can help you build a life you are excited about today while building security for tomorrow. We know choosing a financial advisor can feel overwhelming. That’s why we created SW WA Fee-Only Financial Advisors Network to provide you a resource to find success. Read on to learn what to look for in a fiduciary financial advisor.
Find Your Financial Partner
We make it easy to connect with trusted professionals in Clark County and the broader Southwest Washington area. Explore our network to find the right fit for your goals, values, and financial needs.
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Network Advisors are Always a Fiduciary
What is a fiduciary?
A fiduciary financial advisor is legally obligated to put the interests of the clients first at all times. Fiduciary financial advisors owe a duty of loyalty and care to their clients. Some financial professionals are not always acting as a fiduciary. They may be operating under a suitability standard and not legally obligated to put the clients interests first. In some cases, an advisor may go back and forth between acting as a fiduciary and meeting a suitability standard. This can make it hard to know if and when such an advisor is acting in your best interest.
All of the financial professionals in our network are always a fiduciary all the time.
We are Experts in Our Field
Who are the experts?
Advisors in our network are committed to the highest standards of professionalism, education and life long learning. Each member must either hold or be actively pursuing respected industry credentials and maintain rigorous continuing education retirements.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® — recognized as the standard of excellence in financial planning.
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS™)— a credential for CPAs specializing in personal financial planning, awarded by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Chartered Financial Consultant®— a comprehensive financial planning designation focused on advanced planning strategies.
Comprehensive Financial Planning
What is comprehensive financial planning?
Comprehensive financial planning-first integrates investments, taxes, retirement, and estate planning into one cohesive strategy.
How Fee-Only Is Different From Other Compensation Models
Model
Fee-Only
Fee Based
Commission- based
How Advisors Get Paid
Paid Only By The Client
Fees+ commissions
Only get paid when selling products
Possible Conflicts
None from sales
Yes- dual incentives
High- sales driven
Why It Matters to You
They Work for You — Not a Company or Product Line
Fee-only advisors are aligned with your goals, not with earning a commission. Their advice isn’t swayed by sales quotas or incentives.They’re Fiduciaries — Legally Bound to Act in Your Best Interest
All fee-only advisors must act as fiduciaries 100% of the time — meaning they must put your needs first, always.Transparent, Easy-to-Understand Costs
You know what you’re paying and what you’re getting. No hidden fees or kickbacks.No Product Push
Because they don’t earn money from product sales, you’ll never wonder if an investment or insurance recommendation is just a sales pitch.Trust and Objectivity
Clients choose fee-only advisors for their unbiased, professional advice—ideal for complex decisions about retirement, taxes, estate planning, or major life changes.