The term “financial advisor” isn’t regulated, so it’s important to be careful about who you take advice from. While credentials can be a good starting point for choosing a financial advisor, it’s just ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about insurance, investing, personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina ...

Explore the types of services offered by a free financial advisor, including the trade-offs that might exist and how to evaluate these offers Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

Nearly half of Americans — 47% — don't have a written financial plan, according to a recent study. Working with a financial advisor can help turn haphazard progress into a firmer path. Here's how ...

How much does a financial advisor cost? See typical fees, common pricing models, and how much advice really costs over time.

You may need a financial advisor if you're facing big life changes, have no financial goals, have complex job pay, high tax bills, no time for finances, and more. Many, or all, of the products ...

From wills and trusts to estate tax planning, discover how financial advisors protect wealth and guide families in building a lasting legacy Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

This is the 19th installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger on how to build a successful RIA. See the previous stories here, or find them by following Salinger ...

If there ever was a time that Americans needed the services of financial advisors, it is now. Half of Americans don’t feel ready for retirement or prepared for unexpected expenses, according to a ...