want somebody coaching me who has some real insider knowledge rather than somebody who learned it in a textbook,” Collamer says.
No matter which advisor you choose, look for one who is certified in your state or who has obtained certification from an industry group. That way, “you can assume that they have met certain requirements for credentialing,” says Susan Eubanks of the NBCC. You’ll also have some recourse through a state or association should something go wrong.