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      Five Keys to Selecting the Right Financial Advisor

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      The decision to partner with a financial expert can be a smart move—but often a daunting task.

      Our guide simplifies the process by outlining the important factors, must-ask questions, and common pitfalls to consider as you set out in search of an advisor who’s not just professional and trustworthy—but one who’s right for you.

      In Five Keys to Selecting the Right Financial Advisor, you will learn:

      • What a fiduciary is and why it matters
      • Whether stockbrokers, insurance salespeople, and bank sales reps care if you make money
      • The advantages of proactive, distraction-free investment management, and which profession offers it
      • How much a great advisor can be worth
      • And more…
      Here is how to hire a better financial advisor and enhance your overall financial situation.

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        3 The NBRI Circle of Excellence Award is bestowed upon NBRI clients meeting one or both of the following criteria: Total Company score at or above the 75th percentile of the NBRI ClearPath Benchmarking Database and/or improvement of five (5) or more benchmarking percentiles in Total Company score over the previous survey. 

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        5 InvestmentNews 2020 and 2021 Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers. The ranking reflects survey responses and scores completed by both employers and employees. Employers report their organization’s workplace policies, practices, and demographics. Employees complete a survey designed to measure the employee experience. 

        6  2021 Value of an Advisor Study / Russel Investments

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        8 USA Today Best Financial Advisory Firms 2024. The ranking is based on the growth of the companies’ assets under management (AUM) over the short and long term and the number of recommendations they received from clients and peers.

        9 NBRI Best in Class Ethics 2023. The Best in Class level is bestowed upon clients performing at or above 90 percentile of the NBRI ClearPath Benchmarking Database.

        ✢ Scott Hanson, Investment Advisor 2005, 25 most influential people in the financial services industry. The ranking reflects 25 people who Investment Advisor magazine believes have had or will have the greatest influence on the financial services industry.

        ✼Pat McClain, InvestmentNews 2014, Invest in Others Community Service Award, presented to an advisor who has made an outstanding impact on a community through managerial contributions to a non-profit organization.

        †Financial Times, FT 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers, June 2019. The ranking reflects six areas of consideration including the company's years in existence, industry certifications of key employees, AUM, asset growth, SEC compliance record and online accessibility and calculates a numeric score for each company. 

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