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Questions To Ask A Financial Advisor

Finding a financial advisor is similar to dating — you might not get it right on the first try. It’s important to find a financial advisor that shares your goals and investment philosophies. Check out our list of questions to ask a prospective financial advisor.

Types of Financial Advisors

A rose by any other name may smell just as sweet, but a financial advisor by any other name? They may offer completely different services. The term “financial advisor” itself does not require any specific training, credentials, or certification, but many industry professionals earn designations depending on their specialty…

How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost?

Financial advisors play an important role in making important money decisions, from investing to buying insurance to saving for—and withdrawing funds in—retirement. But how much do financial advisors cost? The short answer: It depends. Financial advisors use a number of different fee structures depending on the services you need and how much money you’re investing…

Fiduciary vs. Financial Advisor

Choosing a financial advisor is an important part of retirement planning, but the process can be overwhelming because of all the different ways such advisors label themselves.

When looking at the different types of financial advisors, it’s important to consider your needs—for example, do you need help with investing, tax planning, or mapping out your retirement?—but it’s also important to find out if the advisor is a fiduciary…


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