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financial planner

American

[fi-nan-shuhl plan-er] / fɪˈnæn ʃəl ˈplæn ər /

noun

a qualified person who offers advice on the allocation and management of finances and capital.

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“Target-date funds really come down to simplicity versus optimization,” Michael Bogardus, a financial planner at Barnum Financial Group, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

How long the trouble lasts: In her experience, downturns tend to last three to five years, said certified financial planner Valerie Rivera, who has worked with many clients through these scenarios.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“Since I was the one who wanted the divorce, it felt like the right thing to do and a way to show kindness,” said Long, a financial planner in Tucson, Ariz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“Ultimately, it’s not about mutual versus stock,” says Justin Rice, a certified financial planner at Hamilton, N.J.-based Personal Wealth Strategies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Tom Gau is a financial planner in Torrance, California, just south of Los Angeles.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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