You can serve the masses under either compensation method. I like to collect those stories. Fees or commissions. I think most consumers hate to work with a salesperson. They're afraid that there's an agenda in the relationship.
Commissions are an artifact of agenda-driven advice.
There are some great advisers who work totally for their clients under a commission arrangement. So it's not a sure test of quality of advice. But I think fees tend to be more stable and less conflicted than commissions. As I said above, I'd look at the business model rather than the compensation. Bob, I've enjoyed your work for several years now.