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If you’ve ever inquired about receiving financial guidance or help to set goals for your future and wealth, you’ve likely come across someone with a certification called a certified financial planner, ...

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Financial advisors typically focus on investment management, while financial planners help create a roadmap for your finances Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace is a ...

Many people think that a financial adviser and financial planner are the same thing, and speak of them as such — and indeed both do help individuals manage their money in the broadest sense. That said ...