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Is It Beneficial to Work with a Fiduciary Financial Advisor Before Starting My
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I'm currently in the early stages of planning my investment journey and considering whether to enlist the help of a fiduciary financial advisor to get my finances in order first. Given the complex nature of investments and personal finance, I want to make sure I'm making informed decisions right from the start.
From what I understand, a fiduciary financial advisor is someone legally obligated to put my interests ahead of their own, which sounds reassuring. However, I'm curious about the real-world benefits of working with one before I begin investing in real estate or other areas.
Here are some specific questions I have:
Objective Advice: Can I expect truly unbiased and high-quality advice from a fidiciary advisor?
Financial Planning: How can a fiduciary help in aligning my financial plan with my investment goals?
Risk Management: What role does a fiduciary play in helping me understand and manage investment risks?
Educational Value: Will working with a fiduciary improve my overall financial literacy, particularly in real estate investment?
Cost-Effectiveness: Considering their fees, is it cost-effective to hire a fiduciary financial advisor in the long run?
I would greatly appreciate hearing your experiences and any advice on whether this is a prudent step to take before diving into investments. Thank you in advance for your insights!
Best regards,
Vahid