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The answer to this question will depend on the preferences and circumstances of each individual. As your assets grow and

The term "Financial Advisor" applies to professionals who are compensated for helping to implement investment strategies

A good financial advisor should care as much about your investments as you do, and be personable and knowledgeable

A financial advisor can be found through an online search, at events, or through the recommendation of friends

Some advisors have practices that focus on specific types of investments or niche markets

A long-term relationship with one advisor is preferable to many short-term relationships

It depends. There are three commonly used fee structures: fee-only, fee-based, and commission-based

A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is a financial advisor capable of investment and insurance/estate planning

An RIA is an asset manager that is registered with the SEC (in whatever state(s) they operate)

The Fiduciary Standard stipulates that an advisor must place the client’s best interests first

The suitability standard states that a broker-dealer is obliged to make recommendations that are suitable for their clients

An investor may be able to save money in management fees self-managing, but there are also limitations and risks

FINRA stands for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and they regulate securities firms in the United States

MSCI Inc is a company that is best known for its global indices. MSCI also provides research and pricing capabilities

In order to solicit orders for any type of security, a broker or representative must pass the Series 63 examination

The general securities licensing test required by FINRA is the Series 7 examination

A form ADV can be requested to find out all about the fees and professional backgrounds of a financial advisory firm

A broker-dealer is an entity that engages in the trading of securities, and can act as both an agent and a principal