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What to Look for in a Financial Advisor
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A FINANCIAL ADVISOR
A framework for finding someone you can trust.
Why Financial Planning Matters in the Toughest of Times
Why Financial Planning Matters in the Toughest of Times
Why enlist the services of a financial planner when your holdings are down and you’re facing a host of financial problems? Because as dark as times may seem, you’re actually giving yourself a fresh start in building a stronger financial future.
Indeed, many people don’t make that choice. A recent Financial Planning Association/Ameriprise Financial survey showed that many people try to go it alone when it comes to a financial plan—and they suffer considerably worse performance in their investment and savings goals over time than those who do. The cost of a financial planner may not be prohibitive due to factors we’ll mention below and young people have a particular advantage on their side when using one — time.
Here are some things to know about financial planning process.
