how to choose a financial advisor
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Join our #CreditChat every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week, we discussed how to choose a financial advisor.“
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Finances are very personal - hard to find trustworthy peopleto share intimate details with.
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Even financial advisors should have an advisor ...doctors still have doctors, after all
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It’s never too early to start planning - even if you can only take babysteps. Tweet by @ReadyForZero
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Seeing an advisor is just like seeing a doctor: go when you are financially “sick” or when you need a check-up.
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Age doesn’t matter. Tweet by @IdiyaConsulting
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When you want to set yourself for success financially ...
The best time to see a financial advisor is yesterday. Tweet by @csmithraleigh
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Time to reach out when you first begin having financial concerns.
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Financial problems don’t cure themseleves.
Main question to ask when choosing a financial advisor:
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How are you compensated?
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Ask certifications, affiliations, length of practice, expertise and fees
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when recruiting a financial advisor.
Ask for references from satisfied clients. Tweet by @MoneyCrashers
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The SEC has a good list of questions to ask about advisors. Tweet by @ThinkAdvisor
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What types of qualifications andexperiences should a financial advisor have?
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A legitimate agency is always more interested in your bottom line than theirs.
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Not all certifications mandate that financial advice must be in client’s best interest
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Tweet by @AARPMoneyAsk about fiduciary duty.
What are red flags to watch out for whenmeeting a financial advisor?
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RED FLAG: When financial advisor talks only about his credentials
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Tweet by @EleanorBlayneyand does not inquire about your needs and wants.
Disorganization and being made to feel like they don’t have time for me.
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Financial Advisor Red Flags: commission only, does not disclose potential bias Tweet by @iGrad
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If they state they don’t/won’t have a fiduciary duty to you. Run!
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No accreditations and not willing to be honest with someone about their finances
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Spend as much time choosing an advisor as you do planning a vacation!
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Interview at least 2 or 3
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