How to work with a Financial Adviser

How can I get the most out of my financial adviser?

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7 Questions to Ask When Picking a Financial Adviser

As investors look for guidance in these troubled markets, one question looms above all others: Whom can you trust? During boom times, it was easy to hire a financial adviser and put your money on autopilot. more >

From Wall Street Journal


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How to Work with a Financial Adviser?

A flurry of new investment products, the emergence of global investing, the shift from company-funded pension plans to employee-driven retirement plans (like 401(k) plans), and uncertainty about Social Security have all contributed to the increased need for qualified financial advice. more >

From John Hancock Annuities


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Check the Background of your Investment Professional

FINRA BrokerCheck is a free tool to help investors check the professional background of current and former FINRA-registered securities firms and brokers. It should be the first resource investors turn to when choosing whether to do business with a particular broker or brokerage firm. more >

From FINRA


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The Right Financial Professional for You

The good news is that you have plenty of choices when it comes to working with a financial professional. However, before you reach for the phone book or start asking friends for referrals, first spend some time considering your financial goals and needs, and the way you might benefit from working with a professional. more >

From AARP on March 25, 2009


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