Financial advisors are professionals that help clients make decisions about what to do with their money. Advisors construct personalized financial plans that aim to achieve the financial goals of clients including investment options, savings, budgets, insurance policies, and tax strategies.

Related Terms

  • Time Value of Money (TVM)

  • Technical Analysis

  • Securities Exchange

  • RIA vs. Broker-Dealer

  • Return on Investment (ROI)

  • Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)

  • Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)

  • Rate of Return (RoR)

  • Probate Court

  • Power of Attorney (POA)

  • Portfolio Manager

  • Mutual Fund

  • Liquidity

  • Health Care Proxy

  • Fundamental Analysis

  • Fiduciary

  • Executor

  • Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

  • Estate

  • Custodian

  • Cost Basis

  • Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)

  • Broker

  • Beneficiary