Ready For Retirement

5 Signs You Should Fire Your Financial Advisor


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Most people stay with the wrong financial advisor far too long: out of loyalty, inertia, or fear of starting over. But the cost of sticking with the wrong person can be measured in dollars, stress, and lost years you can’t get back. 

5 Signs You Should Fire Your Financial Advisor
1. They always say “ask your CPA” instead of doing proactive tax planning (advisors don’t file returns, but tax planning is inseparable from investing and retirement decisions).
2. They only talk about investments and ignore taxes, retirement income, insurance, and estate planning.
3. You leave meetings confused—jargon and complexity replace clear explanations.
4. Your spouse/partner is ignored or left out of meetings and decisions.
5. You wouldn’t rehire them today if you were starting fresh.
A great advisor simplifies your life, coordinates every part of the plan, and speaks plainly. If that’s not your experience, it might be time to move on.

Ready to explore whether your advisory relationship is truly serving your best interests? Take an objective look at these warning signs and consider what advice your future self would give you today.

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