Some investors who have worked with a financial advisor and received a proposal before have noted that, while they were given the feeling they were being heard, this didn’t ultimately mean they actually had been listened to.
Read MoreShopping for a financial advisor isn’t easy, and some advisors have earned the industry a less-than-stellar reputation. So we understand why, as an investor, you might be wary of salespeople with expensive products to pitch and doubt that the advice given really applies to you. That’s why we structured EP Wealth Advisors as a fee-only firm whose status as a fiduciary means we do not receive financial incentives when recommending investment products, and we are required to put your interest before our own. In addition to explaining these benefits to prospective clients, we wanted to be able to demonstrate them. To do this effectively, we have created a Financial Health Assessment. It’s a transparent, two-meeting process* geared to inform and educate you on the realities of the markets, financial planning, and establish the foundation for a trusting relationship with an EP Wealth Advisor.
Read MoreIt’s a hard truth many financial advisors would rather not hear. As numerous sources such as the popular financial website The Motley Fool have noted, 65% of respondents in a 2016 poll by the American Association of Individual Investors said they mistrust the financial services industry to some degree, and only 2% claimed to trust financial professionals “a lot.”
Read MoreAuthor: Adam Werner
Adam Werner, CFP®, CPWA® weighs in on Redfin to give a few financial tips for first time home buyers and those looking to buy within the next few years. From crunching some numbers to starting a savings account, here are a few of his helpful comments in this article!
Read MoreThe decision to work with a wealth manager can be very important. By partnering with a wealth manager, you don’t have to take on the huge responsibility of developing a plan and setting long-term financial goals alone.
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