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		<title>Beach bungalows with pier</title>
		<link>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/beach-bungalows-with-pier/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We believe that when choosing a financial advisor you should consider the following attributes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Choose a financial advisor that is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).  This is considered the premier designation in the financial industry.  A financial planner with this designation has passed a 10 hour board certified exam, has 3 plus years of financial planning experience and has an undergraduate degree.  The curriculum for a Certified Financial Planner is based on comprehensive financial planning including many disciplines such as: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning and college planning.</li>
<li>Seek a Registered Financial Advisor that operates under a Fiduciary Standard vs. the brokerage industry’s suitability laws.  A Fiduciary Standard is the highest legal standard of care available in the industry.  See our article regarding “What is a Fiduciary and Why Does it Matter” for more information.</li>
<li>You should seek a financial planner that is compensated in a fee-only manner vs. one who sells financial products, insurance or annuities for commissions.  See our article titled “What is the difference between Fee-Only versus Fee-Based?”, for more information on financial advisor compensation systems.</li>
<li>Choose someone experienced with clients similar to your type of financial situation.  Ask the advisor what their typical client is like, profession, total assets, life situation, advice needed, etc&#8230;</li>
<li>A financial advisor should be independent and not affiliated with any particular company or financial products.  An independent financial planner has the ability to recommend what is in your best interest, not that which provides them with the highest commission.</li>
<li>Keep interviewing advisors until you find one that you feel you can trust.  Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision and your financial future is at stake.  Your relationship with your advisor should be based on trust and comfort.</li>
<li>Ask for a copy of your financial planner’s code of ethics to ensure their interests are the same as yours.</li>
<li>Beware of any promises made regarding performance or statements made regarding the ability to greatly outperform markets.</li>
<li>Ask your advisor if they are willing to put their fee structure, recommendations and any disclosures in writing.  If not, that should raise a concern.</li>
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		<title>Beaver Falls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wealth</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We believe that when choosing a financial advisor you should consider the following attributes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Choose a financial advisor that is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).  This is considered the premier designation in the financial industry.  A financial planner with this designation has passed a 10 hour board certified exam, has 3 plus years of financial planning experience and has an undergraduate degree.  The curriculum for a Certified Financial Planner is based on comprehensive financial planning including many disciplines such as: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning and college planning.</li>
<li>Seek a Registered Financial Advisor that operates under a Fiduciary Standard vs. the brokerage industry’s suitability laws.  A Fiduciary Standard is the highest legal standard of care available in the industry.  See our article regarding “What is a Fiduciary and Why Does it Matter” for more information.</li>
<li>You should seek a financial planner that is compensated in a fee-only manner vs. one who sells financial products, insurance or annuities for commissions.  See our article titled “What is the difference between Fee-Only versus Fee-Based?”, for more information on financial advisor compensation systems.</li>
<li>Choose someone experienced with clients similar to your type of financial situation.  Ask the advisor what their typical client is like, profession, total assets, life situation, advice needed, etc&#8230;</li>
<li>A financial advisor should be independent and not affiliated with any particular company or financial products.  An independent financial planner has the ability to recommend what is in your best interest, not that which provides them with the highest commission.</li>
<li>Keep interviewing advisors until you find one that you feel you can trust.  Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision and your financial future is at stake.  Your relationship with your advisor should be based on trust and comfort.</li>
<li>Ask for a copy of your financial planner’s code of ethics to ensure their interests are the same as yours.</li>
<li>Beware of any promises made regarding performance or statements made regarding the ability to greatly outperform markets.</li>
<li>Ask your advisor if they are willing to put their fee structure, recommendations and any disclosures in writing.  If not, that should raise a concern.</li>
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		<title>Sea Home</title>
		<link>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/sea-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We believe that when choosing a financial advisor you should consider the following attributes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Choose a financial advisor that is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).  This is considered the premier designation in the financial industry.  A financial planner with this designation has passed a 10 hour board certified exam, has 3 plus years of financial planning experience and has an undergraduate degree.  The curriculum for a Certified Financial Planner is based on comprehensive financial planning including many disciplines such as: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning and college planning.</li>
<li>Seek a Registered Financial Advisor that operates under a Fiduciary Standard vs. the brokerage industry’s suitability laws.  A Fiduciary Standard is the highest legal standard of care available in the industry.  See our article regarding “What is a Fiduciary and Why Does it Matter” for more information.</li>
<li>You should seek a financial planner that is compensated in a fee-only manner vs. one who sells financial products, insurance or annuities for commissions.  See our article titled “What is the difference between Fee-Only versus Fee-Based?”, for more information on financial advisor compensation systems.</li>
<li>Choose someone experienced with clients similar to your type of financial situation.  Ask the advisor what their typical client is like, profession, total assets, life situation, advice needed, etc&#8230;</li>
<li>A financial advisor should be independent and not affiliated with any particular company or financial products.  An independent financial planner has the ability to recommend what is in your best interest, not that which provides them with the highest commission.</li>
<li>Keep interviewing advisors until you find one that you feel you can trust.  Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision and your financial future is at stake.  Your relationship with your advisor should be based on trust and comfort.</li>
<li>Ask for a copy of your financial planner’s code of ethics to ensure their interests are the same as yours.</li>
<li>Beware of any promises made regarding performance or statements made regarding the ability to greatly outperform markets.</li>
<li>Ask your advisor if they are willing to put their fee structure, recommendations and any disclosures in writing.  If not, that should raise a concern.</li>
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		<title>Lighthouse</title>
		<link>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/lighthouse/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We believe that when choosing a financial advisor you should consider the following attributes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Choose a financial advisor that is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).  This is considered the premier designation in the financial industry.  A financial planner with this designation has passed a 10 hour board certified exam, has 3 plus years of financial planning experience and has an undergraduate degree.  The curriculum for a Certified Financial Planner is based on comprehensive financial planning including many disciplines such as: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning and college planning.</li>
<li>Seek a Registered Financial Advisor that operates under a Fiduciary Standard vs. the brokerage industry’s suitability laws.  A Fiduciary Standard is the highest legal standard of care available in the industry.  See our article regarding “What is a Fiduciary and Why Does it Matter” for more information.</li>
<li>You should seek a financial planner that is compensated in a fee-only manner vs. one who sells financial products, insurance or annuities for commissions.  See our article titled “What is the difference between Fee-Only versus Fee-Based?”, for more information on financial advisor compensation systems.</li>
<li>Choose someone experienced with clients similar to your type of financial situation.  Ask the advisor what their typical client is like, profession, total assets, life situation, advice needed, etc&#8230;</li>
<li>A financial advisor should be independent and not affiliated with any particular company or financial products.  An independent financial planner has the ability to recommend what is in your best interest, not that which provides them with the highest commission.</li>
<li>Keep interviewing advisors until you find one that you feel you can trust.  Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision and your financial future is at stake.  Your relationship with your advisor should be based on trust and comfort.</li>
<li>Ask for a copy of your financial planner’s code of ethics to ensure their interests are the same as yours.</li>
<li>Beware of any promises made regarding performance or statements made regarding the ability to greatly outperform markets.</li>
<li>Ask your advisor if they are willing to put their fee structure, recommendations and any disclosures in writing.  If not, that should raise a concern.</li>
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		<title>Lake Forest and Mountains</title>
		<link>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/lake-forest-and-mountains/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/lake-forest-and-mountains/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wealth</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We believe that when choosing a financial advisor you should consider the following attributes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Choose a financial advisor that is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).  This is considered the premier designation in the financial industry.  A financial planner with this designation has passed a 10 hour board certified exam, has 3 plus years of financial planning experience and has an undergraduate degree.  The curriculum for a Certified Financial Planner is based on comprehensive financial planning including many disciplines such as: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning and college planning.</li>
<li>Seek a Registered Financial Advisor that operates under a Fiduciary Standard vs. the brokerage industry’s suitability laws.  A Fiduciary Standard is the highest legal standard of care available in the industry.  See our article regarding “What is a Fiduciary and Why Does it Matter” for more information.</li>
<li>You should seek a financial planner that is compensated in a fee-only manner vs. one who sells financial products, insurance or annuities for commissions.  See our article titled “What is the difference between Fee-Only versus Fee-Based?”, for more information on financial advisor compensation systems.</li>
<li>Choose someone experienced with clients similar to your type of financial situation.  Ask the advisor what their typical client is like, profession, total assets, life situation, advice needed, etc&#8230;</li>
<li>A financial advisor should be independent and not affiliated with any particular company or financial products.  An independent financial planner has the ability to recommend what is in your best interest, not that which provides them with the highest commission.</li>
<li>Keep interviewing advisors until you find one that you feel you can trust.  Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision and your financial future is at stake.  Your relationship with your advisor should be based on trust and comfort.</li>
<li>Ask for a copy of your financial planner’s code of ethics to ensure their interests are the same as yours.</li>
<li>Beware of any promises made regarding performance or statements made regarding the ability to greatly outperform markets.</li>
<li>Ask your advisor if they are willing to put their fee structure, recommendations and any disclosures in writing.  If not, that should raise a concern.</li>
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		<title>Estate Planning</title>
		<link>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/estate-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/estate-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is important that your assets are coordinated with your estate distribution wishes.  We can provide a basic estate planning review and if needed, referrals to an estate planning attorney for the creation of estate planning documents or revisions to your existing documents.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We believe that when choosing a financial advisor you should consider the following attributes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Choose a financial advisor that is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).  This is considered the premier designation in the financial industry.  A financial planner with this designation has passed a 10 hour board certified exam, has 3 plus years of financial planning experience and has an undergraduate degree.  The curriculum for a Certified Financial Planner is based on comprehensive financial planning including many disciplines such as: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning and college planning.</li>
<li>Seek a Registered Financial Advisor that operates under a Fiduciary Standard vs. the brokerage industry’s suitability laws.  A Fiduciary Standard is the highest legal standard of care available in the industry.  See our article regarding “What is a Fiduciary and Why Does it Matter” for more information.</li>
<li>You should seek a financial planner that is compensated in a fee-only manner vs. one who sells financial products, insurance or annuities for commissions.  See our article titled “What is the difference between Fee-Only versus Fee-Based?”, for more information on financial advisor compensation systems.</li>
<li>Choose someone experienced with clients similar to your type of financial situation.  Ask the advisor what their typical client is like, profession, total assets, life situation, advice needed, etc&#8230;</li>
<li>A financial advisor should be independent and not affiliated with any particular company or financial products.  An independent financial planner has the ability to recommend what is in your best interest, not that which provides them with the highest commission.</li>
<li>Keep interviewing advisors until you find one that you feel you can trust.  Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision and your financial future is at stake.  Your relationship with your advisor should be based on trust and comfort.</li>
<li>Ask for a copy of your financial planner’s code of ethics to ensure their interests are the same as yours.</li>
<li>Beware of any promises made regarding performance or statements made regarding the ability to greatly outperform markets.</li>
<li>Ask your advisor if they are willing to put their fee structure, recommendations and any disclosures in writing.  If not, that should raise a concern.</li>
</ol>
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		<title>Risk Management</title>
		<link>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/risk-management/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/risk-management/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wealth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unexpected catastrophic events can impact your financial goals.  It is important to plan for your dependents and insure goals can still be met.  Note that as fee-only financial planners, we do not sell insurance products.  Instead, we evaluate risks and advise our clients on the risks they should consider covering.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We believe that when choosing a financial advisor you should consider the following attributes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Choose a financial advisor that is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).  This is considered the premier designation in the financial industry.  A financial planner with this designation has passed a 10 hour board certified exam, has 3 plus years of financial planning experience and has an undergraduate degree.  The curriculum for a Certified Financial Planner is based on comprehensive financial planning including many disciplines such as: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning and college planning.</li>
<li>Seek a Registered Financial Advisor that operates under a Fiduciary Standard vs. the brokerage industry’s suitability laws.  A Fiduciary Standard is the highest legal standard of care available in the industry.  See our article regarding “What is a Fiduciary and Why Does it Matter” for more information.</li>
<li>You should seek a financial planner that is compensated in a fee-only manner vs. one who sells financial products, insurance or annuities for commissions.  See our article titled “What is the difference between Fee-Only versus Fee-Based?”, for more information on financial advisor compensation systems.</li>
<li>Choose someone experienced with clients similar to your type of financial situation.  Ask the advisor what their typical client is like, profession, total assets, life situation, advice needed, etc&#8230;</li>
<li>A financial advisor should be independent and not affiliated with any particular company or financial products.  An independent financial planner has the ability to recommend what is in your best interest, not that which provides them with the highest commission.</li>
<li>Keep interviewing advisors until you find one that you feel you can trust.  Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision and your financial future is at stake.  Your relationship with your advisor should be based on trust and comfort.</li>
<li>Ask for a copy of your financial planner’s code of ethics to ensure their interests are the same as yours.</li>
<li>Beware of any promises made regarding performance or statements made regarding the ability to greatly outperform markets.</li>
<li>Ask your advisor if they are willing to put their fee structure, recommendations and any disclosures in writing.  If not, that should raise a concern.</li>
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		<title>College Planning</title>
		<link>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/college-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/college-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:56:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wealth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you interested in funding education for your children or grandchildren, we can develop and recommend a college savings program and outline recommendations relative to your college planning needs.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We believe that when choosing a financial advisor you should consider the following attributes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Choose a financial advisor that is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).  This is considered the premier designation in the financial industry.  A financial planner with this designation has passed a 10 hour board certified exam, has 3 plus years of financial planning experience and has an undergraduate degree.  The curriculum for a Certified Financial Planner is based on comprehensive financial planning including many disciplines such as: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning and college planning.</li>
<li>Seek a Registered Financial Advisor that operates under a Fiduciary Standard vs. the brokerage industry’s suitability laws.  A Fiduciary Standard is the highest legal standard of care available in the industry.  See our article regarding “What is a Fiduciary and Why Does it Matter” for more information.</li>
<li>You should seek a financial planner that is compensated in a fee-only manner vs. one who sells financial products, insurance or annuities for commissions.  See our article titled “What is the difference between Fee-Only versus Fee-Based?”, for more information on financial advisor compensation systems.</li>
<li>Choose someone experienced with clients similar to your type of financial situation.  Ask the advisor what their typical client is like, profession, total assets, life situation, advice needed, etc&#8230;</li>
<li>A financial advisor should be independent and not affiliated with any particular company or financial products.  An independent financial planner has the ability to recommend what is in your best interest, not that which provides them with the highest commission.</li>
<li>Keep interviewing advisors until you find one that you feel you can trust.  Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision and your financial future is at stake.  Your relationship with your advisor should be based on trust and comfort.</li>
<li>Ask for a copy of your financial planner’s code of ethics to ensure their interests are the same as yours.</li>
<li>Beware of any promises made regarding performance or statements made regarding the ability to greatly outperform markets.</li>
<li>Ask your advisor if they are willing to put their fee structure, recommendations and any disclosures in writing.  If not, that should raise a concern.</li>
</ol>
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		<title>Tax Planning</title>
		<link>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/tax-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/tax-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We identify potential areas to minimize taxes, review portfolio cost basis and incorporate tax efficient recommendations for your investment portfolio.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We believe that when choosing a financial advisor you should consider the following attributes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Choose a financial advisor that is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).  This is considered the premier designation in the financial industry.  A financial planner with this designation has passed a 10 hour board certified exam, has 3 plus years of financial planning experience and has an undergraduate degree.  The curriculum for a Certified Financial Planner is based on comprehensive financial planning including many disciplines such as: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning and college planning.</li>
<li>Seek a Registered Financial Advisor that operates under a Fiduciary Standard vs. the brokerage industry’s suitability laws.  A Fiduciary Standard is the highest legal standard of care available in the industry.  See our article regarding “What is a Fiduciary and Why Does it Matter” for more information.</li>
<li>You should seek a financial planner that is compensated in a fee-only manner vs. one who sells financial products, insurance or annuities for commissions.  See our article titled “What is the difference between Fee-Only versus Fee-Based?”, for more information on financial advisor compensation systems.</li>
<li>Choose someone experienced with clients similar to your type of financial situation.  Ask the advisor what their typical client is like, profession, total assets, life situation, advice needed, etc&#8230;</li>
<li>A financial advisor should be independent and not affiliated with any particular company or financial products.  An independent financial planner has the ability to recommend what is in your best interest, not that which provides them with the highest commission.</li>
<li>Keep interviewing advisors until you find one that you feel you can trust.  Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision and your financial future is at stake.  Your relationship with your advisor should be based on trust and comfort.</li>
<li>Ask for a copy of your financial planner’s code of ethics to ensure their interests are the same as yours.</li>
<li>Beware of any promises made regarding performance or statements made regarding the ability to greatly outperform markets.</li>
<li>Ask your advisor if they are willing to put their fee structure, recommendations and any disclosures in writing.  If not, that should raise a concern.</li>
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		<title>Investment Planning</title>
		<link>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/investment-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.wealth-engineering.com/investment-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wealth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Risk tolerance is reviewed and a recommended asset allocation structure is provided.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We believe that when choosing a financial advisor you should consider the following attributes:</p>
<ol>
<li>Choose a financial advisor that is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).  This is considered the premier designation in the financial industry.  A financial planner with this designation has passed a 10 hour board certified exam, has 3 plus years of financial planning experience and has an undergraduate degree.  The curriculum for a Certified Financial Planner is based on comprehensive financial planning including many disciplines such as: investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance planning, estate planning and college planning.</li>
<li>Seek a Registered Financial Advisor that operates under a Fiduciary Standard vs. the brokerage industry’s suitability laws.  A Fiduciary Standard is the highest legal standard of care available in the industry.  See our article regarding “What is a Fiduciary and Why Does it Matter” for more information.</li>
<li>You should seek a financial planner that is compensated in a fee-only manner vs. one who sells financial products, insurance or annuities for commissions.  See our article titled “What is the difference between Fee-Only versus Fee-Based?”, for more information on financial advisor compensation systems.</li>
<li>Choose someone experienced with clients similar to your type of financial situation.  Ask the advisor what their typical client is like, profession, total assets, life situation, advice needed, etc&#8230;</li>
<li>A financial advisor should be independent and not affiliated with any particular company or financial products.  An independent financial planner has the ability to recommend what is in your best interest, not that which provides them with the highest commission.</li>
<li>Keep interviewing advisors until you find one that you feel you can trust.  Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision and your financial future is at stake.  Your relationship with your advisor should be based on trust and comfort.</li>
<li>Ask for a copy of your financial planner’s code of ethics to ensure their interests are the same as yours.</li>
<li>Beware of any promises made regarding performance or statements made regarding the ability to greatly outperform markets.</li>
<li>Ask your advisor if they are willing to put their fee structure, recommendations and any disclosures in writing.  If not, that should raise a concern.</li>
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