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Podcast: Big Picture Retirement®
Episode: How To Avoid A Bernie Madoff-Type Scam
Description: There are few things worse than getting involved in a financial scam. Unfortunately, there are always some people who will abuse their professional status, and use their knowledge to rip people off. How can you avoid being scammed? Things to look for in a financial advisor: Find someone who uses an independent custodian with a solid reputation. To whom are you writing the checks? Check out the firm on the Securities and Exchange Commission website. Research the individual via the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Broker Check and the Investment Adviser Public...