sounding board

His parents both played professionally in volleyball, so they’ve been good role models and sounding boards for what to expect in the college journey.

It may be that you’re not 100% comfortable giving up too much control over your investment decisions, and merely want a sounding board.

Paulson, too, had heard Greg Lippmann’s pitch—and, as he built a massive position in credit default swaps, used Lippmann as his sounding board.

The production has become a sounding board for a lot of women in the local scene.

Still, whether you’re new to investing or are a longtime saver, there may be times when you could benefit from a financial adviser, as a sounding board for your own plans if not outright guidance.