| First of all, you want to ask the potential financial | | | | rate, work only on commission, or have some other |
| advisor what kind of education he/she has. This is | | | | fee schedule? You will need to know up front how the |
| important because a quality financial planner will have | | | | financial planner plans on billing you before you agree |
| educating supporting this field of work, as well as | | | | to let them advise you on your finances.Asking the |
| credentials, continuing education certificates and the | | | | financial 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 the | | | | and has been successful with other clients. |
| individual has as a financial advisor and how long the | | | | If the financial advisor does not have any referrals, you |
| individual has been working as a financial advisor. This | | | | might be skeptical about this particular financial |
| information will enlighten you as to the type of financial | | | | advisor.Finally, ask the financial advisor to give you an |
| planner you are considering hiring.Another question that | | | | outline of what will be covered and how he/she can |
| should be offered to the potential financial advisor is | | | | help 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 hourly | | | | several topics he/she will want to cover with you. |