Some financial advisors might charge a hefty fee, treat you to lunch, and ask for referrals while still managing your ...

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 ...

Working with the right financial advisor could mean retiring years earlier or sending your kids to college debt-free.

Looking for a trustworthy advisor who's worked with high-net-worth clients? Here are some practical steps to take.

If you’ve been paying down your debt for years but can’t seem to get ahead or you’re not sure how to get started saving for ...

Brooklyn Sprunger is a full-time Content Manager and Personal Finance Writer at Motley Fool Money, where she oversees product reviews and ratings while also writing about credit cards, bank accounts, ...

Check your financial advisor's disclosures for updates annually or during a significant change in your financial situation.

Editorial and user-generated content on this page is not provided, commissioned, reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the companies listed. In addition, it is not the issuer’s responsibility to ...

WSJ Buy Side is The Wall Street Journal’s research and commerce team. Our commerce content is distinct from our newsroom coverage. We earn a commission from some links in our articles. Learn more.

Investment advisors help clients manage portfolios and plan for long-term financial goals. Understanding their role, fees and ...