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Don’t fall for the BS – use these RAW and REAL tips to find a financial advisor!

Sara Grillo

There’s a ton of bogus crap advice out there that people doll out when they are trying to convince you to hire them as a financial advisor. Use these tips to find a good financial advisor and avoid the lying grifters! I was recently featured in a MarketWatch article about how to find a good financial advisor.

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What type of financial advisor is right for you? Questions you should ask.

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor ? Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. This can include mutual funds, insurance policies, annuities, and other financial products. What does it mean to be an independent advisor ?

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What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor?

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. Fee-Only financial advisors are most often compensated as a percentage of assets (AUM), though also may be paid hourly, as a retainer, or as a flat fee, depending upon the planner you choose.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Conduct Thorough Research The financial industry is highly regulated, and individuals and firms that provide wealth management services must meet specific qualifications and standards. Regulatory Compliance Ensure the wealth management firm is registered and compliant with relevant regulatory authorities.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Conduct Thorough Research The financial industry is highly regulated, and individuals and firms that provide wealth management services must meet specific qualifications and standards. Regulatory Compliance Ensure the wealth management firm is registered and compliant with relevant regulatory authorities.

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How to CRACK the secret costs in an insurance illustration

Sara Grillo

Listen to Barry Flagg of Veralytic and Steven Zeiger of KB Financial as they teach financial advisors how to find the secret costs of a policy by going beyond the insurance illustration. I am a CFA® charterholder and I used to be a financial advisor. And , you have to do the math by hand. Thanks for reading.