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The 3 Most Important Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor in Your First Meeting

Economic Update | Aug 19, 2026

Hosted by Andrew Toccaceli, RICP®, MRFC® and Coley Neel, CFA® | W.A. Smith Financial Group

The 3 Most Important Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor in Your First Meeting

On this week's Ascend360™ Insider, Bill Smith, RICP®, MRFC®, CEO and Founder of W.A. Smith Financial Group, shares the three most important questions to ask any financial advisor before hiring them, plus one question you need to ask yourself. Find out what separates a trustworthy advisor from one who might not have your best interest at heart.

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The 3 Most Important Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor in Your First Meeting

Published on Aug 19, 2026

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