Finding a Good Financial Planner

Finding a Good Financial Planner

Financial planners are doing it tough as their value is being questioned more than ever.

Nonetheless, they are not all the same and it’s important to find a good financial planner.

Good Signs

• An advisor is upfront about costs
• No pressure to do anything you’re unsure about
• Takes time to understand your full situation
• Member of a professional organisation such as the FPA

Red Flags

• Being pushed into particular products
• Pressured into acting quickly
• Suggests get-rich-quick strategies
• High-risk investments recommendations even if you don’t like taking risks

What the negative publicity around the Royal Commission has missed is that the vast majority of clients benefit from quality advice. Many people believe the advice given to them provides peace of mind and help them better prepare for retirement.

Courtesy Anthony Keane News Ltd

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