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When you’re deciding to stay with your current advisor or to hire a new one, there are seven attributes that will help you determine whether they — and their firm — have your best interests at heart. These attributes will help you determine if they’re committed to values-aligned investing and whether they adhere to an investment philosophy that resonates with you or not. These attributes are as follows.
- Values-alignment is a tenet of their investment philosophy.
- They are a fiduciary.
- They don’t receive commissions.
- They offer the core and values-aligned financial services you want.
- They are open to a nondiscretionary relationship.
- Their fees are fair and follow industry standards.
- Their approach to working with you is clear.
Read the full article about values-aligned advisor by Janine Firpo at Invest for Better.