2. Question 1:
What type of education did they receive?
Does he or she have an advanced degree in business or
finance.
3. Question 2:
What certifications do they hold?
There are a couple certifications financial advisors can
have. Some examples are:
CFP (Certified Financial Planner)
CIMA (Certified Investment Manager)
CFA (Certified Financial Analyst)
4. Question 3:
What do current and/or past clients have to say
about them?
Ask your prospective advisor for references to help
determine if your advisor will do what he/she promises.
5. Question 4:
What services do they offer?
Not all advisors do everything-make sure the one you
choose provides the financial services you need.
6. Question 5:
What information will they provide to show
their advice is working?
What information will they provide to show their
advice is working?
7. Question 6:
How does payment work?
Some advisors are paid by the hour, others have a flat
monthly fee and others charge a percentage of assets
under management.