Poll Financial advisor decisions

Poll

Give us an Idea on the role a financial advisor plays in your life. Mark more than one where applicable.

How do you see your relationship with your financial advisor

His like your Medical Practitioner. You will phone him when you need him
His like your Lawyer, you will use him when necessary.
His like your grocery store. You see his adds and will buy if it interests you
His like your relationship with your Spouse. You need to know whats going on regularly
His like your bank manager. Once in a while he tells you you are fine or not.

How often do you want interaction or news from your financial advisor regarding your portfolio

A lawyer and your medical practitioner gets paid when you use them. How do you want to pay for financial advice

I don not pay for financial advice. Even though is helps me making good financial decisions.
My advisor will only earn commission from products he sells to me
I pay him a rate per hour spend with me giving me advice
He needs to be remunerated from commission on products and from time spend giving me advice and maintaining my portfolio

How much can a financial advisor, as specialist in his field earn, compared to your income, helping you directing your finances.