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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 13 MIN

🎯 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor and Red Flags to Watch For

from The 9Innings Podcast

In this episode of the 9innings Podcast, Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, breaks down how to properly interview a financial advisor before entering a long-term relationship.Kevin highlights the most common mistake he sees, clients not knowing what questions to ask, and walks through a practical framework covering tax advice, compensation, onboarding, specialties, and overall client fit.The conversation focuses on transparency, alignment, and how to recognize red flags early, so investors can avoid costly mistakes and make confident, informed decisions.The goal is simple: empower listeners to choose the right advisor and build a successful advisor-client relationship. Kevin wraps by inviting listener questions and sharing additional resources for deeper learning on the topic.The Problem with Interviewing Advisors (00:00:57)Why Proper Interviewing Matters (00:02:21)Who Does the Advisor Work For? (00:05:35)Understanding the Onboarding Process (00:06:55)Advisor Specialties, Credentials, and Ideal Client Profile (00:08:38)What Good Answers and Red Flags Look Like (00:09:52)Empowerment and Closing Remarks (00:11:10)NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 Website: http://www.9icapitalgroup.com Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Corrections: Editing by http://SwoleNerdProductions.com Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure

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