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5 Things to take care while choosing the right financial planner

by Holistic 1 Comment | Filed Under: Financial Planning

What is the first image that comes to your mind when you think of a financial advisor? A stressed person completely occupied with his phone and PC, buying and selling orders, and trying to make as much money as possible for his present as well as potential clients.

While this advisor imagination stated-above, may still be true for some of the present day advisors, you will also find that many others have moved above just investment planning. They have evolved their practices into a more comprehensive approach in sectors like tax, insurance, budgeting, estate planning, funding, and retirement planning.

In process of searching the right advisor, you also need to clench to areas, where you seek help. Only then, will you be able to determine the skills and expertise of your advisor, thereby examining the right and suitable candidate before hiring. Let us now explore the criteria you may use to do this.

His qualification, knowledge, and his managerial experience

Before hiring your financial expert, never hesitate to inquire about his education and relevant experience in the field. It has become quite necessary to examine an advisor well, based on these factors because with the financial industry being bombarded with numerous professional designations, which one can obtain without many efforts.

In case, you are looking for anything different from the everyday guidance, it may be a wise advice for you to hire a certified financial planner, as your representative. These CFPs are of the highest standards in terms of their knowledge compared to the usual advisors. It is necessary for you to have an advisor, who is adept with managing both his personal as well as your finances.

Conflict of Interest

This is the prime responsibility of a financial advisor that is to, act in your best interests. He/she has a position of special trust and confidence in the investors’ minds. In the finance & investment world, it is in the advisors’ best interest to abide by the standards of their investors, which the CFPs can very well take care of.

One should be safe with the stockbrokers, who can be over-glorified salespersons, hired by big wire houses to sell stocks and proprietary mutual funds. The more buying and selling done by a broker in the investor’s account, the higher is his commission payout. However, excessive of this, known as churning, can sometimes result in investments that might not be appropriate for the investor. Therefore, it is also important to take care of the quality along with increasing the quantity.

Understand what you give and what you get back

Once you have found your advisor, it is now time to get a little deeper to clear up some more issues on a one-to-one basis. Firstly, beginners need to understand about how to pay the advisors, whether on the basis of fees or of commission. In the recent times, more investors are shifting every year from the traditional commission approach towards the latest fee-based one. As this fee-only approach is a new concept, it tends to surround investors with certain common questions, like that about the fair fee and the billing system.

Therefore, it is necessary for investors to find advisors, who can package a program, including the investment costs, and costs of trading, custody and planners’ professional services. Since, most deals now bill on an annual basis, so one needs to know how to pull a sweet deal. Then, you can discuss with the advisor about the frequency of your meetings for reviewing your portfolio.

Find a true comprehensive financial plan

One needs to have a general idea of his/her weaknesses prior to selecting the professional assistance. These will help you determine what kind of financial planning firms to look forward for help. Then, understand the services available with the firm you choose.

While doing this, consider about whether it will track your investment based on costs, and whether it will help you file your tax returns and find solutions to other tax related queries. In addition, also know about its risk management abilities, estate-planning assistance, and whether or not, it will refer you to other professional service, if it cannot provide the same itself.

What else to look for?

Efficient financial advisors are like life-coaches, as they help you get through some of the life’s most complex financial decisions, such as buying a car, refinancing for home mortgage, etc. They deal with such things on a daily basis, and thereby know if you are paying too much for something.

Good advisors also help you reach your goals, save money in insurance matters, and other such decisions throughout your lifetime. To have an even better experience with your advisor, allow him to review your legal documents, share your concerns (if any), and most importantly, entrust upon him to take care of your money.

Bottom line

If you take adequate care in selecting a right financial planner, the financial planner you selected will take care of your personal finances right.

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  1. jeffery says

    July 24, 2018 at 2:24 am

    Very interesting subject, thank you for putting up.

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I have been using Holistic Investment Planners for the last three years. Mr. Srinivasavaradhan answered all my questions and doubts very patiently during the first free consultation. I was able to clearly define my short-, medium- and long-term goals once I signed up for the comprehensive plan and got their investment plan suggestion to achieve my goals. They are very polite and highly professional whenever I contact them for any queries or make investments. They never pressurize you to invest on their recommended financial products. I would have been lost money by investing directly without their help since I do not have time and knowledge about different financial products. Risk planning is also done as part of financial planning. Truly, they are holistic planners when it comes to your financial planning. They help you to define your life goals, understand your financial resources and establish a plan to invest towards reaching those goals. They do review your plan as you progress to make sure that you are on correct path to achieve those goals. Kudos to the team and keep up the good work!!! I am happy that I found holistic investment planners for my financial planning and management.
aksaswadkar
aksaswadkar
24. September, 2021.
I was about to retire and really not understanding how to invest money to have financial freedom and fulfilling my goals. Was desperately searching on internet way out and fortunately came across Holistic Investment Planners. I read number of articles on their website and realized that this is the agency which I want and engaged their services for my retirement planning. It is an excellent experience to be associated with Holistic. Right from day one our interaction was fantastic and they gave me such a wonderful plan that I had never imagined. I am fortunate enough to be in the client list of Holistic. I have recommended Holistic to my friends as well.
Lionel Faber
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16. September, 2021.
I've been availing their services for the past year. They are highly knowledgeable in the field and are very patient with all doubts and queries. Personalized financial planning is provided keeping your short term, medium term and long term goals in mind. They do not pressurize you to purchase schemes of their choice. They provide their input and suggestions and leave the decision up to you which shows their honesty and high principle.
Sridhar
Sridhar
8. September, 2021.
Financial planning brings peace in life. Holistic Investment have supported in arriving financial plan based on future goals. My investments are regular since then. They are professionals in their business, will recommend others.
Nitesh Agrawal
Nitesh Agrawal
6. September, 2021.
I have been using Holistic Investment Planners from last one year. The journey has been fantastic. Being a finance person myself I always thought we can look after and plan own finances also. However, due to lack of time and deciplain the things are not always as desired. After joining with Holistic Investment for the first time Icame to know the Financial goals and quantified them. Some dreams were unrealistic based on the earnings and savings so had a reality check. Also got the information and deciplain of investing on regular and more rewarding securities. I definetly suggest to use Holistic Investment Planners. They are professionals, available and hear youor full story before presenting plans. They are flexile in the sense if there are some urgent deviations required, they help to plan the same. For all professionals/individuals I would suggest using professional help of Holistic Investment Planners for best results in long term investment and financial goals achivements. Last advise will be to start early in your life. It really pays well to start in the beginning itself else the dreams needs to adjust :)
Swetha Vasanth
Swetha Vasanth
6. September, 2021.
This is my first year service with the Holistic Team and I would say that they are very much helpful in creating a financial plan and follow ups during the year. I would definitely suggest them if anyone who is willing to proceed with their savings professionally.
Joseph Mathias
Joseph Mathias
6. September, 2021.
I came to know about Holistic Investment Planners online while searching for different investment ideas. Once I contacted them the journey was very smooth. Mr. Ramalingam explained all the aspects of Financial planning in detail and it opened my mind. I realized how important it is to have a Financial planning. Mr. Rajan suggested all the requirements as per my goals and made a Investment plan keeping in mind of my goals. I started my Investment journey with them. I wish I had done it some years back then it would have been in a different level. Review meetings were held every six month to check the implementation of the plan and check the results as per the requirements and to check if any changes required. Overall it was a good experience with Holistic Investment team and would like to continue in the years to come.
Srinvas Kannan
Srinvas Kannan
30. July, 2021.
I came across Holistic investment planners almost 5-6 years back, but I did not have the trust since I had met a few of them who did not sound promising. Then I started investing through a financial advisor of my friend. After 4 years of investing the returns were very low. I was disappointed and started looking for financial advisors when I came across Holistic investment. I had a detailed discussion about my goals and the way they would approach achieving my goal before deciding to switch my investments to them. After a thorough analysis of my then existing portfolios, they suggested new ones and we zeroed-in on 6 schemes/funds where our investment would be split. I am glad I made the decision of switching over and taking Holistic planner's advise, my returns are handsome and I only wish I could have taken their help/advise 5 years back itself. Neverthless, I would like to recommend their services for investment and financial advise if someone is serious about their investments.
Shivaram Andiappan Selvaraj
Shivaram Andiappan Selvaraj
3. July, 2021.
I got a free first time consultation. I got my doubts resolved. They also gave additional advises for investment planning which was also useful.
Nellai B
Nellai B
26. June, 2021.
I have been associated with them for the past three years. They are very professional and polite in answering all our questions. I have complete trust in their suggestions. I strongly recommend for anyone. I am looking forward to have strong and successful association with them.
Google rating score: 4.4 of 5,
based on 61 reviews

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