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#237 | Why a Financial Planner Matters More Than “Good” Financial Advice - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth
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Are you confident that the financial advice you’re getting is actually helping you make better money decisions?
Most people focus on what financial advice they receive—but far fewer think about who is delivering it and how they were trained. In a world of rising debt, longer retirements, emotional money decisions, and financial stress, choosing the right financial planner can be one of the most important decisions you ever make.
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the financial planning profession to explore how financial planners are educated, what separates good advice from truly helpful advice, and why human judgment matters just as much as technical knowledge when life gets complicated.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How a financial planner is trained to help real people make better money decisions—not just solve textbook problems
- Why emotional intelligence and behavioral understanding matter as much as numbers in financial advice
- What everyday Canadians should look for when choosing a financial planner they can trust
Listen now to learn how the right financial planner can help you make better money decisions with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:
- Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances
- STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry
- The Professional Financial Advisor IV