Fidelity Advisor Investments

Fidelity Advisor Investments

Fidelity Advisor Investments

Whether they refer to themselves as “financial advisor,” “financial planner,” “financial consultant,” or the variant, “financial adviser,” purveyors of financial products and advice are available across a broad spectrum of the financial world. In the United States, these titles are as likely to be found among insurance agents, stockbrokers and accountants as they are among fee-for-service financial planners. With so many choices and avenues available, where does the average consumer begin?

Financial Advice or Financial Planning?

People seek financial advice for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is a relatively quick decision regarding life insurance or an investment choice. Other times, people seek detailed plans for major financial decisions such as retirement, college education, or estate planning. Regardless of the need, frustration often results from selecting an advisor whose background or approach ends up at odds with the consumer’s requirements.