| When hiring a financial advisor you dont want to simply | | | | financial planner you are considering hiring. |
| hire someone who looks like they know what they are | | | | Another question that should be offered to the |
| doing, but rather a financial advisor that knows what | | | | potential financial advisor is how they receive payment. |
| they are doing and has proof. You will need to ask | | | | Does this particular financial advisor charge an hourly |
| your potential financial advisor several questions in | | | | rate, work only on commission, or have some other |
| order to get a real feel of whether this financial advisor | | | | fee schedule? You will need to know up front how the |
| is skilled or has no clue how to advise you on money | | | | financial planner plans on billing you before you agree |
| matters. You will be able to find a financial advisor who | | | | to let them advise you on your finances. |
| is going to really help you with your finances by simply | | | | Asking the financial advisor for referrals, especially |
| asking the following questions. | | | | past clients, is a great way to know if the financial |
| First of all, you want to ask the potential financial | | | | advisor is for real and has been successful with other |
| advisor what kind of education he/she has. This is | | | | clients. If the financial advisor does not have any |
| important because a quality financial planner will have | | | | referrals, you might be skeptical about this particular |
| educating supporting this field of work, as well as | | | | financial advisor. |
| credentials, continuing education certificates and the | | | | Finally, ask the financial advisor to give you an outline |
| like. You will also want to ask what kind of experience | | | | of what will be covered and how he/she can help you |
| the individual has as a financial advisor and how long | | | | reach your financial goals. An experienced financial |
| the individual has been working as a financial advisor. | | | | advisor will be able to tell you several topics he/she will |
| This information will enlighten you as to the type of | | | | want to cover with you. |