Consumers, particularly senior citizens, often fall victim to financial abuse at the hands of their financial advisors. This guide describes "red flags" of potentially incompetent, unethical or illegal financial planning practices, and how to protect yourself if you encounter them. (Previous item number: 580X)
Source: Certified Financial Planners Board of Standards, U.S. General Services Administration, Federal Citizen Information Center Released: 2010 Pages: 23 Publication ID: 6090 Item number: 580Y