MarketWatch

If my financial adviser isn’t beating the market — but still charging me 1% — how long should I wait before ditching them?

We recently got a question from a reader that we see often — about whether a financial adviser can add enough value if the adviser doesn’t consistently beat the market. The answer is yes — if you find ...
USA Today

The right financial adviser can help you navigate a shaky economy. We rank the top firms.

Financial Pros: Help USA TODAY and Statista determine the winners in our fourth annual survey of top-rated firms, which publishes in April 2026. You can pre-register to take the survey here.
MarketWatch

If your financial adviser contacts you fewer than this many times a year, ‘you can be sure they aren’t paying attention to you’

There will likely be a shortage of roughly 100,000 financial advisers by 2034, as many in the profession plan to retire, a February 2025 report from McKinsey & Company reveals. And it comes as many ...
Newsweek

What to Look for When Choosing a Financial Adviser

With rising prices across the country, Americans are growing more concerned about their financial future. In a recent study from MarketWatch Guides, nearly 90 percent of respondents reported feeling ...

7 hybrid adviser services, reviewed

These hybrid adviser services aim for a sweet spot that combines digital investing with a human touch.
Nasdaq

How to Choose a Financial Adviser for Your Needs

A robo-adviser might be right for you if you have few investable assets and a small budget. Simply fill out a questionnaire, and an algorithm automatically invests based on your answers. It’s cheap — ...
planadviser.com

PLANADVISER Adviser Value Survey

The 2025 PLANADVISER Adviser Value Survey reveals that plan sponsors and participants benefit when an adviser is involved. From investment policies to investment evaluations to the benchmarking of ...
Morningstar

If you move to a new state or city, do you take your financial adviser with you?

And what's your best option if your adviser is making a long-distance move? More Americans are moving from state to state. Based on 2022 U.S. Census Bureau data, there's been an uptick in ...
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‘I’m struggling.’ I want to find a financial adviser but how do I do it right? Why is this so hard?

MarketWatch Picks highlights items we think you’ll find useful; we are independent of the MarketWatch newsroom. We might earn a commission from links in this content. Learn more Question: “I am ...
Fox Business

AI financial advisors are coming and they may outperform the humans guarding your money

For decades, Americans were given the same advice about money: Find a good financial adviser. Trust the person, not just the process. That model worked when markets were simpler, tax laws changed more ...
planadviser.com

PLANADVISER Adviser Value Survey

The 2024 PLANADVISER Adviser Value Survey is a reminder that rigorous plan governance and fiduciary guidance is a benefit of working with retirement plan experts. The 2024 PLANADVISER Adviser Value ...