how do i find an excellent financial advisor?

Question: Is there a publication that names them?

Answer: Get references from people who have an adviser. A personal reference is more valuable than a name in a publication. Make sure you get references from people who are financially savvy. The naive may simply refer you to an adviser who has flim-flammed them. Then look into each potential adviser's background, method of receiving compensation and general money management philosophy. Look for a fee-only adviser, who takes compensation only from his or her customers. You want to be the only person paying the adviser because that way, you get the adviser's loyalty. Choose someone with whom you think you will be compatible, in terms of investing and money management philosophy. An adviser who is a registered investment adviser has fiduciary responsibilities toward you (meaning he or she has to put your interests first). So look for someone who is a registered investment adviser. See the webpages below for more details.

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