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That's a pretty good article, but I think that I need to point out that there's a big difference between a stock broker and a financial advisor. The stock broker just sells stock. A financial advisor may sell stock as a part of an overall plan but typcially will refer you to a broker for stock ideas.
Also, anyone who gets commission only for certain stocks is probably not on the up-and-up. They should get paid for every transaction, not just the ones that are currently being pushed.
Advisors and brokers are both there to make money themselves, not out of the goodness of their hearts. If you aren't getting good advice, move your portfolio, but don't begrudge them their right to get paid. Yes, they should add value, but they should also get paid for that value.
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