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# MONEY matters

Mark Zaifman's thoughts on money, global economic trends and politics

##### [Make Financial Integrity #1 When Choosing An Investment Advisor](https://www.spiritusfinancial.com/blog/bid/101741/Make-Financial-Integrity-1-When-Choosing-An-Investment-Advisor)

** [Mark Zaifman](https://www.spiritusfinancial.com/blog/author/mark-zaifman)   |   ** Wed, Feb 08, 2012 @ 06:00 AM

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The public has received a hard earned education when it comes to finance and investing. The upside to the Bernie Madoff’s of the world is that consumers are now becoming savvy and more informed about how they manage their hard earned money – and who they trust when investing it. I'd like to offer a little more education when it comes to **[choosing an investment advisor.](https://www.spiritusfinancial.com/investment-management/adding-value-as-your-advisor/)**

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