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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

Legal definition of the fiduciary standard To quote directly from a paper by Attorney Lorna Schnase , two bodies of law form the legal basis for the fiduciary standard: Common law: Under common law principles of agency, an investment adviser, as agent, owes fiduciary duties to its client, as principal.3

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The Other 95%

Brown Advisory

From its first days as an investment firm, Brown Advisory has helped endowments and foundations tackle these mission-related investment challenges. This specificity helps guide the nonprofit’s board and investment committee members as they carry out their fiduciary duty.

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The Other 95%

Brown Advisory

From its first days as an investment firm, Brown Advisory has helped endowments and foundations tackle these mission-related investment challenges. Developing Sustainable Investment Plans Standard Process, Added Layers of Thought. Note that this data does not represent any Brown Advisory investment offerings.

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The Importance of a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) for Your Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

If you need help with creating a customized financial plan as per your needs and goals, consider seeking the services of a certified financial planner who can guide you on the same. This article will discuss who a CFP is, their credentials, what they do, and when to hire one. What is a Certified Financial Planner?

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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

Do advisors breach fiduciary duty when they fail to recommend annuities? Should those with only insurance licenses that allow them to sell annuities and/or life insurance be held to the same “fiduciary standard” as Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with the SEC or state regulators?