Wealth management vs. financial planning: What’s the difference? Financial Advisors
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Wealth management vs. financial planning: What’s the difference?

By Ricardo Ramirez Key takeaways The two terms appear on the websites of independent advisors, regional banks, wirehouses, and boutique…

What is a fiduciary? Why the legal standard matters Financial Advisors
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What is a fiduciary? Why the legal standard matters

Key takeaways What fiduciary actually means The word fiduciary comes from the Latin “fiducia”, which translates roughly as “trust”. In…

How to use BrokerCheck to verify financial professionals Financial Advisors
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How to use BrokerCheck to verify financial professionals

Key takeaways Hiring someone to manage a substantial portfolio is a significant act of professional trust. The credentials displayed on…

What is a Form ADV? How to read an Advisor’s Disclosure Financial Advisors
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What is a Form ADV? How to read an Advisor’s Disclosure

Key takeaways Hiring a financial advisor to manage a substantial portfolio can feel high-stakes and requires trust in the advisor.…

Robo-advisors vs. human advisors: Pros and cons Financial Advisors
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Robo-advisors vs. human advisors: Pros and cons

Key takeaways Most people who have encountered a robo-advisor in the last decade have come away with one of two…

When should you hire a financial advisor? Financial Advisors
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When should you hire a financial advisor?

Key takeaways Neither income level nor account balance determines the right time to seek professional financial advice. Complexity does, and…

7 questions to ask a potential financial advisor before hiring Financial Advisors
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7 questions to ask a potential financial advisor before hiring

Key takeaways Choosing a financial advisor is one of the more consequential decisions in a retirement planning process, and it…

Fee-only vs. commission-based advisors: The differences Financial Advisors
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Fee-only vs. commission-based advisors: The differences

Key takeaways At its core, the question of whether an advisor works for their client or for a product manufacturer…