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Serving famous athletes and entertainers poses unique challenges for advisers

Advisers like David Adams, who works predominantly with musicians and entertainers, must march to a different drummer to succeed with celebrity clients. (More: 9 tips for working with celebrity clients)

Before Ed Butowsky became his financial adviser, former Major League Baseball all-star outfielder Torii Hunter lost $70,000 when he invested in an investor's idea to develop an inflatable raft that rests under furniture in case of flooding.

"These athletes are so trusting, that when it comes to pri

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