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