To filter out good financial advisers from the bad ones, have a read of this list of traits a financial adviser who will lead you to success should possess.

1. FINANCIALADVISER
5QUALITIESYOUR
shouldPossess

2. A FINANCIAL ADVISER
(FA)
As defined by Investopedia,
QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER
provides guidance to customer
for compensation.

3. AGOODFINANCIALADVISER:
gives honest assessment.
QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER
puts client's sake before commission.

4. To put you more at ease, here are more
traits your FA should possess:

5. Proficient on their job.
QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER
Have the right certificates to back them
up.
The years of experience is
commendable.
QUALIFICATIONS

6. QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER
INTEGRITY
Adheres to fiduciary standards.
A clean record is a partner in deed.
Don't be persuaded on their smart talk without sufficient facts.
You don't need someone who values commission over your needs.

7. QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER
As said by Suze Orman, “if you don’t
understand or innately trust the person,
don’t hesitate to move on.”
PERSONALITY
Compatibility should
be prioritized.

8. QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER
MEMBERSOF
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONSOR
GROUPS
Credentials are in good shape.
Makes extra effort to stay updated.

9. QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER
The fee structure comes in two, mainly:
FEESTRUCTURE
Commission basis
Fee-basis

10. QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER
Commission-based advisers must comply with the
standard requirement.
Commission basis
According to the founder of Campbell Wealth Management. Kelly Campbell,
“must reasonably believe any
recommendations made are suitable in
terms of the client’s financial needs,
objectives and unique circumstances”.

11. QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER
Advisers follows strict fiduciary standard.
Fee-basis
Required to have the client's interest first before their own.

12. QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER
In conclusion,
Choosing the right financial
adviser should be given enough
thought for your future
investment is at stake in every
decision you make.

13. “REMEMBER THAT WHAT
HAPPENS TO YOUR MONEY
AFFECTS YOUR QUALITY
OF LIFE, NOT YOUR
ADVISER’S.”
Words to live by as told by Suze Orman,
QUALITIES OF A FINANCIAL ADVISER

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