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Is your Financial Advisor Independent? In this post we explore the downside of working with Advisors who do not offer independent advice versus those who are able to offer unbiased advice free of conflicts of interest.

If you've ever wondered about the different designations and certifications held by Financial Advisors in Canada we'll lift the veil in this post. Most Advisors don't have a professional designation and some designations are much more easily obtained than others.

In Canada any man, woman or child can call themselves a “Financial Advisor”. Outside of the province of Quebec the Financial Advisor title is unregulated. If you’re on the hunt for an advisor – take a few minutes and make sure they tick a few important boxes before you even consider hiring them. Running into someone with a less than exemplary record and flimsy professional qualifications is more common than you’d think.