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If 2011 was a mess of a year for your personal finances and the first part of the new year has involved you dreading tax preparation season as you brace yourself for how much you might owe this time, then maybe 2012 is the year for you to consider hiring a financial adviser. A good financial adviser will be able to help you get organized, lay everything out on the table, and gear up for a year dedicated to putting you back in the black. When choosing a financial adviser, it is important to research all your available options. You don’t want to be saddled with someone who is not very helpful and only amounts to another expense. On the other hand, the right financial adviser is like hidden gold, and a worthy investment who will actually save you money.
If you are planning on seeking professional financial services this year, part of your research should involve frank discussions with trusted family members whose financial skills you admire. They might have valuable suggestions for you, and might recommend their own advisers. My uncle in Virginia introduced mine to me. This would be ideal. Another thing you can do is personally interview everyone who makes your short list, to make sure that person will be a good fit. Here are some additional tips that will help you find the right person:
