The internet is chock-full of advice and content – but how do you know which sources are legitimate?

In this week’s episode of Retirement Readiness, Tim Regan and Katie Umland discuss why social influencers aren’t always the best resources for financial advice.

While registered advisors attain years of schooling prior to entering the workforce, social influencers are often motivated by likes, views and paid promotion opportunities.

Similarly, social influencers aren’t held to the same regulatory standards as financial advisors – adding additional risk to your retirement plans.

Watch the full episode to learn more about the differences between social influencers and financial advisors, or check out our other R ...