11.3.2 What kind of financial help do I need?
- 11.3.1 Professional advice
- 11.3.2 What kind of financial help do I need?
- 11.3.3 Video: Choosing a financial planner
- 11.3.4 Find the right financial professional
- 11.3.5 Working with your financial professional
- 11.3.6 Assessing your financial professional
- 11.3.7 Changing financial professionals
- 11.3.8 Summary of key messages
Not all financial professionals are right for all people. Use these questions to help you think about the type of financial help you want or need. When you look for professional advice, keep in mind your own limitations in knowledge, time, finances and other resources.
Financial help
Tip
Many people who get paid a sales fee or commission when they sell investments call themselves financial planners. "Certified financial planner" professionals are regulated by the FP Canada and are entitled to use the designation CFP® after their name. FP Canada sets and enforces internationally recognized professional standards of competence, ethics and practices. The designation for financial planners in Quebec (F.Pl.) is regulated by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF).
Make sure you find a financial professional who fits your goals, your level of knowledge, how much you have to work with, and how much you're willing to pay for help.
For more information, see the video Choosing a financial planner.
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