Comments on: 3 Types Of Financial Advisors http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/ This is where your finance takes place Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:23:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: The Financial Blogger | How to Find a Good Financial Advisor Part 3 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-2948 The Financial Blogger | How to Find a Good Financial Advisor Part 3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:53:04 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-2948 [...] they are more likely to hire car salesmen than real good financial agents. In addition to that, there is a huge part of the pie taken by [...] [...] they are more likely to hire car salesmen than real good financial agents. In addition to that, there is a huge part of the pie taken by [...]

]]> By: The Financial Blogger | How To Find A Good Financial Advisor Part 2 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-2659 The Financial Blogger | How To Find A Good Financial Advisor Part 2 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:47 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-2659 [...] are things that should be done by a professional. The problem is that our industry has too many clowns and car salesmen in their rank. It is your challenge, as a customer, to find the right consultant that will bring [...] [...] are things that should be done by a professional. The problem is that our industry has too many clowns and car salesmen in their rank. It is your challenge, as a customer, to find the right consultant that will bring [...]

]]> By: The Financial Blogger | How to Find a Good Financial Advisor Part1 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-2619 The Financial Blogger | How to Find a Good Financial Advisor Part1 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:02:09 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-2619 [...] From time to time, I receive emails from readers asking me questions about their financial situation or about some wicked investment strategy designed by a financial consultant. I noticed one common thing; they have no clue if they can trust their financial advisor or not. I guess this is probably why several people are trying to manage their money on their own since we are surrounded by a bunch of financial clowns! [...] [...] From time to time, I receive emails from readers asking me questions about their financial situation or about some wicked investment strategy designed by a financial consultant. I noticed one common thing; they have no clue if they can trust their financial advisor or not. I guess this is probably why several people are trying to manage their money on their own since we are surrounded by a bunch of financial clowns! [...]

]]> By: Thomas http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-2296 Thomas Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:50:10 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-2296 I went to one of Primerica's "interviews" or as I would call it a sales pitch. 1) The example they used was of a home with (around) 60,000 in equity in a home that they have had a mortgage on for 5 years. (I want to say that the home value was 220,000 and they owed 160,000). If I could find homes like that I wouldn't need a job with Primerica or anyone for that matter. The fundamental point of Primerica is that people who have not saved and live beyond their means through credit card debt are responsibile enough to invest the savings of a term policy. A term policy was unfortunatly not described by them to the gerbils in the room eating it up. I went to one of Primerica’s “interviews” or as I would call it a sales pitch. 1) The example they used was of a home with (around) 60,000 in equity in a home that they have had a mortgage on for 5 years. (I want to say that the home value was 220,000 and they owed 160,000). If I could find homes like that I wouldn’t need a job with Primerica or anyone for that matter.

The fundamental point of Primerica is that people who have not saved and live beyond their means through credit card debt are responsibile enough to invest the savings of a term policy. A term policy was unfortunatly not described by them to the gerbils in the room eating it up.

]]> By: Money, Finance and Fancy: The Carnival of Personal Finance #132, Whimsical Christmas Edition http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1506 Money, Finance and Fancy: The Carnival of Personal Finance #132, Whimsical Christmas Edition Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:54:27 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1506 [...] 3 Types of Financial Advisors @ The Financial Blogger: The Financial Blogger has categorized some financial advisors into three buckets: clowns, car salesmen and financial planners. If you’re looking for professional help, be sure you hook up with the right type of advisor. [...] [...] 3 Types of Financial Advisors @ The Financial Blogger: The Financial Blogger has categorized some financial advisors into three buckets: clowns, car salesmen and financial planners. If you’re looking for professional help, be sure you hook up with the right type of advisor. [...]

]]> By: hank http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1463 hank Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:59:16 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1463 No kidding! There really are those out there, and I've only met the first 2! That's why I decided to take the investment front on my own. It is not rocket science and well worth it since it is YOUR money. Nice post - No kidding! There really are those out there, and I’ve only met the first 2! That’s why I decided to take the investment front on my own. It is not rocket science and well worth it since it is YOUR money. Nice post -

]]> By: homoeconomicus.ca http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1444 homoeconomicus.ca Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:19:56 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1444 Lol - some great ideas in this post. I think I've met a bunch of clowns... Lol - some great ideas in this post. I think I’ve met a bunch of clowns…

]]> By: nancy (aka money coach) http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1442 nancy (aka money coach) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:14:41 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1442 great post! I've spoken to so many people in my money coaching role (I'm not a financial planner! I just help people get their cash flow issues in control) who have felt the way people feel after buying the used car. I hope as the cdn pf blogger community grows, and people read them, more and more cdns will become informed enough themselves to swiftly distinguish between the categories. (how's that for a lofty goal?) great post! I’ve spoken to so many people in my money coaching role (I’m not a financial planner! I just help people get their cash flow issues in control) who have felt the way people feel after buying the used car. I hope as the cdn pf blogger community grows, and people read them, more and more cdns will become informed enough themselves to swiftly distinguish between the categories. (how’s that for a lofty goal?)

]]> By: The Financial Blogger http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1433 The Financial Blogger Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:43:53 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1433 TMW, they do, why? There are a lot of people that are dealing with clowns and car salesman and they will never notice. You also have to take in consideration that even if a financial advisor goes as bad as being guilty of a criminal fraud, he will not get more than 5 - 6 years in jail in my country.... That's very sad! TMW, they do, why?

There are a lot of people that are dealing with clowns and car salesman and they will never notice.

You also have to take in consideration that even if a financial advisor goes as bad as being guilty of a criminal fraud, he will not get more than 5 - 6 years in jail in my country…. That’s very sad!

]]> By: thickenmywallet http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1432 thickenmywallet Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:29:10 +0000 http://www.thefinancialblogger.com/3-types-of-financial-advisors/#comment-1432 Does your province not have investment counsels? Does your province not have investment counsels?

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