Financial Planning Courses: Choosing a Financial Planner

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1.
To look up a financial planner to make sure he or she has not committed any violations, you can go to _______.
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BrokerCheck. BrokerCheck is a convenient online source that lets you look up a broker or financial planner to check for ethics or criminal violations.
2.
Which of the following areas should you ask your financial planner about?
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All of the above. You should ask your planner about his or her experience, licenses held, services offered, charges, and his or her approach to planning.
3.
A financial planner might charge you both a fee and a commission.
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True. Since fees and commissions compensate the planner for different services, some planners will charge both. It's good to ask how he or she charges.
4.
Some financial planners can also buy and sell investments for you.
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True. If they have the licenses for it, they can offer this service.
5.
A good financial planner uses a "one size fits all" approach to easily cover as many clients as possible.
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False. A good financial planner tailors his or her services to each person's situation rather than using a "one size fits all" approach.