Conflicts of interest can occur when you use an investment adviser if the adviser's interests are different from yours. For example, if an adviser is being paid to sell a particular investment to people they could be tempted to sell you that product even if it is not suitable for you. An adviser must tell you what fees they receive from the company offering the investment.
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