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For Elderly Investors, Instant Experts Abound

Jul 08, 2007

Many elderly Americans are receiving financial guidance from advisers with credentials that sound impressive, but can be earned in just a few days.

LESS RIGOROUS CREDENTIALS: Certified Senior Adviser, Certified Retirement Financial Adviser, Registered Financial Gerontologist, Certified Retirement Counselor.

MORE RIGOROUS CREDENTIALS: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER[™ professional], Chartered Financial Analyst.

New York Times
Charles Duhigg
July 8, 2007
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