As staunch consumer advocates and Fee-Only client fiduciaries, GPN Members continue to demonstrate their commitment to serving the public's best interests

Many financial advisors accept clients only if they meet certain income and net worth requirements. GPN members believe, however, that professional, unbiased financial advice is something all Americans need, at least periodically, to build the brightest financial futures. Holding to this philosophy, GPN members offer the same quality, professional advice to all clients, not just the affluent. If you simply need a one-time or periodic consultation, a GPN member will be happy to meet with you on an as-needed, hourly basis. On the other hand, if you need and desire professional assistance with plan implementation and follow up, GPN members will be happy to discuss what might be an appropriate ongoing relationship.

"There has been a natural progression of successful planners and financial advisory firms moving up-market and raising their minimums," says Sheryl Garrett. "At the same time, there are more clients seeking services than there are qualified financial planners -- and the fact is a large segment of the population simply cannot afford the fees or meet the minimums many planners impose. In addition, more and more middle-income and pre-semi-affluent clients are seeking fee-only advice. This has created an enormous need for hourly, as-needed financial planning and advice. I've always felt the best way to get the most unbiased advice is to find a qualified planner who charges on a Fee-Only basis, and charging hourly enhances that unbiased nature," concludes Sheryl.

Because GPN members focus on meeting the unique needs of "everyday, average Americans," the network has already been the subject of numerous articles and interactive online discussions within the financial services industry. GPN is also listed as the financial planning network of choice in two "Now What?!" series books: "I Haven't Saved a Dime, Now What?!" by Barbara Loos and "I'm Retiring, Now What?!" by Hope Egan and Barbara Wagner.