How to pick a fee-only financial planner when family's finances suddenly increase? by Liz Weston
"…. A true fee-only financial planner accepts compensation only from clients. You'll want one who has an appropriate credential such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP). The planner should be willing to be a fiduciary and put that in writing. "Fiduciary" means the planner promises to put your interests first……."