Equipping Points:
Do you think your financial advisor belongs on the naughty list or the nice list this year? Eric talks through a few scenarios that financial advisors may face to set the record straight on whether it is nice or naughty. If you come across a similar situation, hopefully, this will shed some light on reasonable expectations clients should have with their advisors.
Which of these are naughty and which of these are nice? Find out!
- A retirement planning meeting replaces an annual review scheduled for 6 months later. 1:09
- Asset minimums are required for clients. 4:37
- Handling an investment change with a mere voicemail. 6:44
- Advisor won’t transfer money without verbal confirmation. 9:09
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