Both financial advisors and accountants can help clients meet financial goals and maximize tax savings. Financial advisors tend to focus more on long-term financial planning for individuals.

There is no official distinction between a financial advisor and a financial planner, including the types of services each offers. Professionals who market themselves as financial advisors might be ...

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Everyone has a financial goal—from saving for retirement to paying the monthly bills on time—but not everyone has a financial plan to get there. So when should you hire a financial planner? Ultimately ...

Explore how financial advisors and financial planners differ in scope, credentials and compensation so you can choose the right expert for your needs Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie ...