# Financial Advisor

*Careers & Credentials — Finicade finance glossary*

Financial advisor is an unprotected title in most jurisdictions — it carries no required qualification by itself. What matters is underneath it: whether they're a fiduciary, how they're paid, and what credentials they hold. Three questions settle it quickly: are you a fiduciary at all times, how exactly are you compensated, and will you put both answers in writing.

**Also known as:** financial adviser, wealth adviser, financial planner

**Related terms:** [Fee-Only Advisor](https://finicade.com/glossary/fee-only-advisor), [CFP](https://finicade.com/glossary/cfp), [Fiduciary Duty](https://finicade.com/glossary/fiduciary-duty), [Registered Investment Adviser](https://finicade.com/glossary/registered-investment-adviser), [Management Fee](https://finicade.com/glossary/management-fee)

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/financial-advisor