#10 Best Ways to Find a Financial Advisor You Can Trust
#1. Look for an advisor with the certified financial planner (CFP) designation
#2. Find an advisor who is a fiduciary
#3. Check an advisor's background and credentials
#4. Make sure an advisor has experience with clients like you
#5. Find an advisor who charges a flat fee or a percentage of assets under management
#6. Avoid advisors who earn commissions from selling products
#7. Look for an advisor who has a good understanding of tax law
#8. Find an advisor who uses independent research
#9. Ask about an advisor's investment philosophy
#10 Get a second opinion
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