Editorial Standards

ComparisonAdviser is committed to publishing high-quality, trustworthy content for our readers. We recognize that the financial advice industry involves some of the most consequential points and decisions of one’s life, from hiring a professional to building a comprehensive plan. Therefore, we prioritize accuracy, relevance, and integrity in everything we produce.

To uphold trust, we adhere to a rigorous editorial process. Here’s more on how we maintain precision, quality, and transparency across our content:

Accuracy and Credibility

Accuracy is a central focus of our editorial process. We strive to ensure that all the facts and information presented in our content are both correct and current. To do so, we utilize primary sources, including but not limited to:

• Government agencies
• Financial advisory firm Form ADV documentation
• Financial regulations and laws
• Reputable editorial publications
• Direct insights from financial experts and advisory professionals with reputable credentials

To support transparency with our users and full attribution, we often provide direct links to our sources in our articles and relevant content. Periodically, we’ll conduct reviews of our previously published articles to verify that our facts and data are current and update any outdated information.

Ethical Standards and Objectivity

ComparisonAdviser maintains a strict commitment to editorial ethics. Therefore, we publish independently from the influence of external sources or third parties, avoiding conflicts of interest.

Occasionally, we may utilize data originating from affiliate relationships and partnerships. This information may appear in or aid topics in our articles and/or studies. When this occurs, we provide clear disclosures and explain how the data was collected.

Expert Review and Editorial Oversight

Each piece of content on ComparisonAdviser is subject to a strict editorial review. After our writers create an article, it undergoes a thorough review by an editor before publication. This includes in-depth verification of facts, readability, and alignment with our formatting standards.

Additionally, we utilize a group of credentialed financial professionals with experience and expertise who proofread and fact-check our content. These individuals work with us on a volunteer basis and currently do not receive monetary compensation for their services. Many of our expert contributors hold recognized professional credentials, including:

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^® (CFP^®)
• Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™)
• Chartered Financial Consultant^® (ChFC^®)
• Retirement Income Certified Professional^® (RICP^®)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• FINRA Series 65

Expert reviews of our content are often performed after original publication and are denoted with a verification on the article byline with a link to the contributor’s profile on ComparisonAdviser. On each fact-checker’s profile, we provide a list of the articles they’ve helped edit and details on their education, expertise, and professional experience.