The Skilled Investor http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/modules/smartsection/ Personal Finance, Investment Management, and Financial Planning -- What Does and Does Not Work! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:21:33 -0600 http://backend.userland.com/rss/ SmartSection Financial Articles > Selecting a Financial Planning Advisor or Investment Adviser webmaster@theskilledinvestor.com webmaster@theskilledinvestor.com en The Skilled Investor http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/images/logo.gif http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/modules/smartsection/ 140 70 Questions to ask when hiring an investment advisor - Part 3 - Services and references http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/ss.item.106/questions-to-ask-when-hiring-an-investment-advisor-part-3-services-and-references.html This article provides potential advisor screening questions about his planning principles and philosophies, group practices, privacy, and references. http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/ss.item.106/questions-to-ask-when-hiring-an-investment-advisor-part-3-services-and-references.html Questions to ask when hiring an investment advisor - Part 2 - Fees and contracts http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/ss.item.105/questions-to-ask-when-hiring-an-investment-advisor-part-2-fees-and-contracts.html This article provides potential advisor screening questions about his compensation methods, fees, and contract. http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/ss.item.105/questions-to-ask-when-hiring-an-investment-advisor-part-2-fees-and-contracts.html Preparing to interview a financial planner or investment advisor http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/ss.item.103/preparing-to-interview-a-financial-planner-or-investment-advisor.html When selecting an advisor, there are no absolutes about the evaluation of his services. The best approach is to talk to multiple candidates, check carefully their backgrounds and references, and always maintain your objectivity and a healthy skepticism. http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/ss.item.103/preparing-to-interview-a-financial-planner-or-investment-advisor.html Questions to ask when hiring an investment advisor - Part 1 - Background and training http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/ss.item.104/questions-to-ask-when-hiring-an-investment-advisor-part-1-background-and-training.html This article provides potential advisor screening questions about his education, training, work experience, licenses, certifications, and integrity. http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/ss.item.104/questions-to-ask-when-hiring-an-investment-advisor-part-1-background-and-training.html