Why Americans Are Scared Of Financial Advisors

Julie Fletcher / Colorado Financial Planning Association, Denver Post: Business
Sat, 08/27/2016 - 11:24pm

Since the 1980’s, Hollywood has made millions of dollars creating a slew of movies depicting the greed and crime of the financial services industry. Which is your favorite? “Wall Street,” the “greed is good” movie from 1987? “Boiler Room,” “The Wolf of Wall Street” or “The Big Short”? Based on the media’s portrayal of “financial professionals,” it is no wonder that Americans are scared to death to trust anyone with their hard-earned money.

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