Once you’ve completed your vetting, interview a prospective CFP. If you’re seeking investment advice, ask the planner to describe his or her philosophy and how it will be put into practice, says Harold Evensky, a CFP and founder of Evensky & Katz/Foldes Financial.

What is the bucket strategy? Bucket strategy was introduced in 1985 by financial planning expert, Harold Evensky. Under this approach, the retirement portfolio is divided into three accounts, which are referred to as buckets. Retirement assets are allocated to each bucket in a predetermined proportion. The risk and returns associated with each bucket are different.…