How to check a financial advisor's public disciplinary history

The FASTEST and EASIEST way to confirm that your financial advisor is NOT running a scam

Sean recounts a thread in one of his Facebook groups where a member was dealing with a case of fraud, and didn't know where some of his money was. Sean recommends asking two questions: Who holds my money? and Who prints my statements?

How to check a financial advisor's public disciplinary history

Sean wants you to know how to check up on your potential financial advisor — because you need to know as much as possible about the individual — using a tool called BrokerCheck.

If your financial advisor only recommends annuities, they aren't a financial planner or advisor

Sean explains why someone who specializes in pushing annuities could be dangerous for your financial well-being — and the three red flags you need to be aware of.

What if I am wrong?

Sean and Ben often ask themselves if they're actually helping their clients, or if they may have made a mistake. Ben had a client who was certain he could handle his estate planning needs on his own, without Ben. Spoiler alert: He didn't.

When you should definitely NOT invest in an annuity!

If you want to invest in an annuity, you need to have a solid reason to use this long-term financial vehicle.  And you should definitely have a financial advisor helping you determine if the annuity is your best option, or if another type of investment might better suit your needs.