There is a good chance that you are paying too much for your insurance. And as much as you are paying, you probably are still not adequately covered where it matters.
Ari Fischman is a certified financial planner who has provided insurance, estate planning, and financial solutions for affluent consumers. He has recently entered a strategic partnership with the wealth management firm Telemus Financial Life Management and focuses exclusively on insurance.
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