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The fiduciary standard is important because it defined parameters for behaviors impacting the way that financial advisors treat their clients. A fiduciary provides advice and counsel that is solely in the best interest of the client. It’s confusing to the client and unfortunately that confusion is waged onto them on purpose.
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