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Choosing The Right Financial Advisor – Ep147

Choosing the Right Financial Advisor

by: Annette Bau, CFP®

Choosing the right financial advisor can be one of the most important decisions you make, especially as you approach retirement.
At this stage of life, the stakes are higher. You’re no longer just accumulating, you’re making decisions that will determine how confidently you can retire, how long your money will last, and how much freedom you’ll have to enjoy your life.

The right advisor doesn’t just manage investments. They help you create a plan, reduce uncertainty, and replace worry with confidence, so you can spend less time thinking about money and more time doing what you love.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to determine whether you need a financial advisor, what to look for, and how to avoid costly mistakes that can derail your retirement security.

Wealth Inside and Out® Podcast: “Choosing The Right Financial Advisor”

In this episode, you will learn:

>> (2:23) Why choosing the right financial advisor matters more than ever.
As retirement approaches, mistakes become harder to fix. The right advisor helps you avoid gaps, blind spots, and unnecessary risk, while coordinating income, taxes, investments, and protection.

>> (5:26) A retirement case study
Hear how one couple moved from uncertainty and stress to clarity and confidence by creating a comprehensive plan and guaranteed income strategy.

>> (8:33) The value of ongoing advice & support
Retirement isn’t a one-time event; it’s a long journey. Ongoing guidance helps you adapt as markets change, life happens, and priorities evolve.

>> (14:55) Where to start if you feel overwhelmed or unsure
If you don’t know what questions to ask or where to begin, you’re not alone. We’ll walk through practical first steps to get organized and gain clarity.

You’ll also learn:

>> (17:02) Common red flags to watch for
Not all advisors are the same. You can learn how to find an advisor who helps you build a plan rather than sell you a product, and how to protect yourself.

>> (20:22) Mistakes to avoid when choosing a financial advisor
From working without a written plan to relying on generic advice, these mistakes can quietly erode your financial security, confidence, and retirement readiness.

Conclusion – “Choosing The Right Financial Advisor” and Why it Matters

Many people delay working with a financial advisor because they feel unsure, overwhelmed, or afraid of making the wrong choice. Others have worked with advisors in the past, but never received a true, comprehensive plan that showed them exactly where they stand and what to do next.

The right advisor helps you:

  • Know how much you can safely spend
  • Create reliable, guaranteed income you can’t outlive
  • Coordinate investments, taxes, and protection strategies
  • Reduce worry about running out of money
  • Feel confident about your financial future

You deserve a plan and an advisor who truly has your back.

This episode will give you the clarity and tools you need to make an informed decision and move forward with confidence.

Enjoy the episode.

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To your financially secure tomorrow,

Annette

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