Fee-Only & Fiduciary If you have spoken to a financial advisor before there is a strong chance that you have spoken with a Stockbroker and/or insurance representative who receives a hefty commission check for a product they are selling. The fees of commission-based agents and brokers are tied to specific products and transactions. This model misses completely much of what clients need. Although even commission-based agents can serve their clients in unique ways, product commissions seem a backhanded way to acquire comprehensive wealth management. ​