‘I’m struggling.’ I want to find a financial adviser but how do I do it right? Why is this so hard?

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Financial Planning

Certifications mean little to clients. Financial advisors want them anyway

When it comes to professional certifications, there's no shortage of niche options for financial advisors eager to skill up. The CFP Board's Certified Financial Planner mark — easily the most popular ...
Nasdaq

Ameriprise Financial Introduces Certified Military Financial Advisor Certification™ to Help More Military Members and Their Families Reach Financial Goals

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE:AMP) today announced that it has partnered with Dalton Education to create a first-to-market Certified Military Financial Advisor™(CMFA) ...
WTOP News

10 Best Financial Certifications

The financial industry is packed with acronyms that can easily overwhelm consumers. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, lists 242 professional designations for financial ...
Financial Advisor

Advisor Certifications Worth The Time And Effort, Experts Say

The advisor industry is awash in professional designations, but all take time and most take money. On top of that, clients probably do not know one designation from another, according to Jerry Schreck ...
Seeking Alpha

Ameriprise Financial Earns Two J.D. Power Certifications for Outstanding Client and Advisor Service

The firm received its first client certification and sixth consecutive advisor certification MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP) has received two J.D. Power certifications ...
Wall Street Journal

Financial Advisor vs. Accountant: Which One Do You Need?

Compare how advisors and accountants differ in services, credentials and fees so you can choose the right expert for your financial needs Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly ...