Good Financial Reads: Why & What It’s Like To Work With a Financial Advisor
Fee-Only Financial Advisor: 4 Reasons to Hire One
by Elliott Appel, Kindness Financial Planning
It’s a popular question – “Why should I hire a fee-only financial advisor?”
Maybe you shouldn’t hire a fee-only financial advisor. Seriously, there are people who do not need a financial advisor.
It’s not for everybody. I’ve met plenty of people in my career who are doing a great job of staying on top of their investments, financial planning, tax planning, and more.
Third Meeting with a CFP® - Goal Setting and Budgeting
by Jay Zigmont, Childfree Wealth
Anna (from We're Not Kidding) and her husband, Grant agreed to have their financial planning process recorded and shared. Get a rare look behind the scenes of what it is like to work with a CFP® professional. This is the third session we held, the first one is here, and the second one here.
What’s In a Financial Plan: A Spotlight on Financial Planning
by Craig Toberman, Toberman Wealth
What goes into a financial plan?
At Toberman Wealth, we put financial planning first. To many people, this may sound like a boilerplate statement leveraged for marketing purposes. After all, what financial advisor wouldn’t prioritize financial planning with their clients?
When Should You Look For A Financial Advisor?
by Michelle Smalenberger, Financial Design Studio, Inc.
There are a couple common areas that are very large and broad that actually describe when you need to be working with a financial advisor.
You Don’t Have the Time
Following along with the blogs of financial advisors is a great way to access valuable, educational information about finance — and it doesn’t cost you a thing! Our financial planners love to share their knowledge and help everyone regardless of age or assets.
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