A Practical Guide to Finding Trustworthy Financial Assistance

Getting Started Infinding a Financial Advisor

Given the events of the past two years--from bankruptcies to financial scams--it's more important than ever that investors understand who they are hiring to handle their finances.

Getting Started in Finding a Financial Advisor explores the important relationship between an investor and their financial advisor and examines how you should go about finding potential candidates. Page by page, it shows you how to interview and check the¿credentials of seven key types of advisors, so that you can spot and avoid rogues, scam artists, and incompetents. Along the way, you'll also learn how to understand what can happen if the institution or advisor you're with ends up in financial or legal difficulty. Engaging and informative, this timely guide:
* Helps you determine the kind of advisor best-suited for your situation
* Explains in detail the issue of fiduciary responsibility of financial advisors, so you can find solid professionals who are on your side
* Provides essential interview questions, discusses what credentials really mean, and which are important
* And much more

Most people who give advice about money are trusted without actually having earned that trust. Getting Started in Finding a Financial Advisor helps you set the highest standards, allowing you to locate professionals who can be trusted to protect your financial well-being and help you prosper.