‘It feels slimy’: My friend offered to be my adviser, but didn’t tell me he’s paid to push financial products. Can I trust him?

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/it-feels-slimy-my-friend-offered-to-be-my-adviser-but-didnt-tell-me-hes-paid-to-push-financial-products-can-i-trust-him-4de53a0a?mod=mw_rss_topstories
“His revenue sharing, which he did not disclose, creates conflicts of interest as advisers may be incentivized to recommend funds that pay them more…