In banks and other financial institutions around the country, it is becoming increasingly common to see financial advisors marketing themselves to senior citizens. Many use titles like “Certified Senior Advisor” to make themselves appear to have extensive training in addressing the financial needs of seniors. Unfortunately, these titles can be very misleading.
In fact, a major regulator of the finance industry has issued a formal warning about the use of such designations. To protect yourself against flimsy financial advice and learn which financial titles require extensive education to use, read more here.