If you happen to actually wish to look into hiring a monetary advisor, begin by looking http://www.napfa.org. You’re in search of a fee-only monetary advisor (not one who expenses AUM).
Right here’s an introductory electronic mail you possibly can adapt and ship:
Hello Mike,
I’m in search of a fee-only monetary planner, and I discovered you on napfa.org. A bit bit about me: I’ve about $10,000 in complete belongings—$3,000 in a Roth IRA (uninvested), $3,000 in a 401(okay), and $4,000 in money. I’m in search of investments that can maximize long-term returns whereas minimizing prices.
If you happen to assume you possibly can assist me, I’d like to satisfy for half an hour and ask you some particular questions. I’d additionally like to listen to the way you’ve labored with comparable individuals with comparable objectives. Would subsequent Friday, 2/6, at 2 p.m. work? Alternatively, Monday, 2/9, is extensive open for me.
Thanks!
Keep in mind, get a “fee-only” advisor. This implies you’ll pay them an hourly or mission charge, NOT a share of your belongings.
It is best to attain out to not less than 10 and arrange calls with 5. You’ll shortly be capable to inform who is an efficient match for you. I’ve discovered that about 30% don’t reply to inquiries, 50% simply aren’t a match (haven’t labored with individuals in my scenario, are too technical, or are condescending), and about 10-20% are potential choices. By talking to not less than 5, it turns into very apparent who’s the very best match for you.
Be sure you interview them utilizing the questions in my guide on web page 201.