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How to Choose an Advisor–Top 5 Questions You Want to Ask

How to Choose an Advisor–Top 5 Questions You Want to Ask

By Nina Kaufman, Esq.

I was sitting with a colleague, Matt Clifford of The Island Financial Group last week, chatting about a range of things: the economy, is the administration’s Stimulus Package truly stimulating (or is it a handout), and how small business owners can protect themselves. Our conversation then moved to “whom can you trust?” With the seemingly pervasive attitude of fear, how can business owners protect themselves in areas where they might not have enough experience (e.g., financial planning, accounting and law)? How can they feel comfortable trusting those professional specialists? For starters, we came up with a list of Top 5 questions to ask those who will become part of their trusted advisor team. Choosing a Financial Planner: What does “financial planner” mean to you? What will you be doing for me? Manage/invest my money? Write a plan? Set goals?Sell insurance? Some combination of the above? What’s the breakdown (in percentages) of your own income? How much comes from money management fees? Fees for plan creation? Selling insurance? How can you help me create a lifestyle…

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Nina Kaufman

Flying solo doesn’t have to mean going it alone.

I’m Nina Kaufman.

I know first-hand that running a knowledge-based service business has unique challenges. It’s so much easier when you have an advocate in your corner. Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked with thousands of New York business professionals who want a legal advisor to guide and support them as they navigate the business world.

With wide-ranging experience as a business attorney, strategist, and media authority, I bring the added power of a business lens to the legal issues my clients are facing.

And because I’ve been a business owner myself, I’ve lived through the soaring highs and devastating lows – like when my first law firm failed. So I understand what’s involved to serve great clients, detect business risks early and build a true legacy.

I can’t get those 12 years back. That’s why I have made it my mission to ensure that business professionals like you can become wise and discerning leaders, build a solid business, and live your best life.