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What are the Different Types of Financial Advisors?

WiserAdvisor

Wealth managers Wealth managers primarily work with wealthy investors and hold expertise in several fields, such as investment planning, estate planning, tax planning, insurance planning, charitable donations, etc. To practice, an accountant must have certification from national professional associations.

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Crypto – just a rock, or a good investment? (debate got wild)

Sara Grillo

Wright: So if gold is something a client could be invested in and potentially suitably recommended by an advisor, what is the argument against Bitcoin? Wright argues that we could diminish any asset that way, even stock certificates. Gold has transaction value. All value is relative.

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

A $100 increase in the CFP annual certification fee spurred an industry outcry, leading many to question whether the designation is worth it or not. The debaters include: Robert Wright, CFP®, a financial consultant with Advocacy Wealth Management. John Robinson (“JR”), Founder of Financial Planning Hawaii, Inc.

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