Last week we tackled the Form CRS. Now let me introduce you to its friend, the Form ADV.  You may have recently received a Form ADV from your investment adviser or a potential wealth manager that you know you should read over. Allow me to help! This form can be long, boring, and overwhelming. I will explain exactly what you should look for in the form including the 3 quick things to review if you have been with your adviser for a while and 3 more things to review if you are considering a new adviser.

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You may have recently received a Form CRS from your investment adviser or a potential wealth manager that you know you should read over. Allow me to help! Even though the form is only 2 to 4 pages it can still be overwhelming.  I will explain exactly what you should look for in the form including the 3 quick things to review if you have no time at all. If you are listening on Apple or Spotify, don't forget to give the show a review or rating. Thank you for your support!

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So you have decided to invest in a financial adviser, wealth manager, or financial planner. What should you ask a potential new adviser when you have an initial meeting? How do you know if you have asked all the right questions?  Allow me to guide you and deliver an easy framework to evaluate a financial adviser.

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You have decided you don’t want to spend the time, you don’t have the temperament, or are simply not interested in acquiring the knowledge to DIY on your investment portfolio. It's time to hire an adviser! Whether your investment portfolio has a balance of $1,000 or $100,000,000 there is an adviser out there for YOU. Let's explore 5 types of financial advisers and wealth managers that exist today. 

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So we have talked about the more obvious fees incurred when using a wealth manager like asset-based advisory fees, financial planning fees, expense ratios, and soft dollars but what about this lesser-known fee called the 12b-1 fee? The 12b-1 fee was thrown into the financial spotlight recently after a financial adviser was assessed a fine of 30 million dollars. Are you paying this fee? Should you be paying this fee? Listen today to learn more. 

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So is past performance indicative of future results? Of course not. That's not the only thing you need to know about your investment adviser's performance reports. Today I share a few things to keep an eye on, how to better understand your numbers and share more about the Global Investment Performance Standards ("GIPS").

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So were you hoping to find real financial news on social media but instead got a DM about bitcoin? Ever wonder why your adviser isn't on Instagram? Today I address the lack of advisers on Social Media, the swindle of Big Money Mike and so much more.

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If you are like most clients of advisers you stare at an email in your inbox containing your statement and proceed to delete it. What if I told you someone didn't delete it and uncovered 5.8 million dollars was missing? Listen today to hear a true tale of fraud, forgery and misbehavior.

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So, you are ready to invest in bitcoin, but why isn't your adviser ready? Today we explore 5 reasons your adviser might not be buying you  bitcoin, dogecoin, or the cryptocurrency of the moment. I also share alternative options to consider if your adviser says "no."  Listen today so you can approach your adviser with confidence when asking about cryptocurrency.

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Happy International Women's Day 2022! Tune in today to learn more about this history of female financial advisers, the current state of gender equality in the industry and learn about 2 organizations driving change.

Links mentioned in the episode: 

https://rockthestreetwallstreet.com/home/

https://www.collaborativewim.com

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