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The 3 Types of Financial Advisors: Which Is Right for You?

Economic Update | May 06, 2026

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

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The 3 Types of Financial Advisors: Which Is Right for You?

On this week's Ascend360™ Insider, Bill Smith, RICP®, MRFC®, CEO and Founder of W.A. Smith Financial Group, walks through the three main types of financial advisors and what makes each one fundamentally different. You'll walk away knowing the right questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, and how to make a confident, informed decision.
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The 3 Types of Financial Advisors: Which Is Right for You?

Published on May 06, 2026

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