This guide decodes the wide variety of certifications and services—along with a checklist of what to ask before you choose Unless you’re a financial whiz with time to spend managing your money and ...

If there ever was a time that Americans needed the services of financial advisors, it is now. Half of Americans don’t feel ready for retirement or prepared for unexpected expenses, according to a ...

“When do I need to hire a financial advisor?” An advisor or planner is like a financial navigator, someone who helps you articulate where you would like to go on your financial journey and provides ...

Financial advisor fees depend on how the advisor is paid and on the complexity of your situation. It’s fairly standard for financial advisor AUM fees to amount to around 1% of your assets. Fee-only ...

A great financial advisor is worth their weight in gold. However, not every financial advisor specializes in retirement-related issues, and that's where retirement advisors come in. A retirement ...

Michael McDermott, Kathmere Capital CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss how to maximize your time with a financial advisor, ...

This story is the fifth in a series Financial Planning Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger is writing on how to build a successful RIA. Here are the previous stories in the series: When should a ...

Managing your money can be exciting and empowering, helping you to meet your short and long-term financial goals while building a legacy over time. But even the most financially savvy individuals need ...