Hiring a Financial Advisor

First of all, you want to ask the potential financialrate, work only on commission, or have some other
advisor what kind of education he/she has. This isfee schedule? You will need to know up front how the
important because a quality financial planner will havefinancial planner plans on billing you before you agree
educating supporting this field of work, as well asto let them advise you on your finances.Asking the
credentials, continuing education certificates and thefinancial advisor for referrals, especially past clients, is a
like.great way to know if the financial advisor is for real
You will also want to ask what kind of experience theand has been successful with other clients.
individual has as a financial advisor and how long theIf the financial advisor does not have any referrals, you
individual has been working as a financial advisor. Thismight be skeptical about this particular financial
information will enlighten you as to the type of financialadvisor.Finally, ask the financial advisor to give you an
planner you are considering hiring.Another question thatoutline of what will be covered and how he/she can
should be offered to the potential financial advisor ishelp you reach your financial goals.
how they receive payment.An experienced financial advisor will be able to tell you
Does this particular financial advisor charge an hourlyseveral topics he/she will want to cover with you.