If you’re remodeling your kitchen, you probably turn to a licensed contractor. Planning an expensive European vacation or Hawaiian honeymoon? You may very well have a travel agent handle the booking.
So, why, when planning your financial future, wouldn’t you seek out professional help? It’s common sense. Yet only 17% of Americans avail themselves of a financial advisor.
Picking the right financial professional can take some homework — you’ll want to do your due diligence in terms of research, but also meet up (in person or online) with a potential planner, too.