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Q&A: George Kinder on His Call for a New Fiduciary Standard

Wealth Management

In his new book, the ‘father of life planning’ advocates for a broader fiduciary duty, one that extends to all institutions. Here’s how advisors play into that grand vision.

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How I rocked the world as an hourly financial planner – with Kevin Estes

Sara Grillo

He says that as a fiduciary, his job is to return back multiples of the value of each dollar they spend on him. If he doesn’t, he feels he isn’t doing this fiduciary duty. He takes the fiduciary duty very seriously and lives it, not just virtue signals it. Good for you, bro.

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How to Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Fee-only financial advisors are often registered investment advisors too, meaning they have a legal duty to act in the clients best interest. This fiduciary duty is a cornerstone of their practice, providing clients with the confidence that their financial advisor is working solely for them.

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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 2010, August 1).

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Don’t fall for the BS – use these RAW and REAL tips to find a financial advisor!

Sara Grillo

Many of these are awards they paid for, or that they got by being active and visible on social media or having a certain size book of business. 3 Leverage Fiduciary resources and learn what a pure fiduciary is Institute for the Fiduciary Standard houses a library of Advisor On My Side resources. Check it out. MarketWatch.

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Three Qualities of a Successful Investment Adviser

Truemind Capital

Fiduciary duty should be on the top of the mind of any genuine adviser. BOOK ONE TIME FREE CONSULTATION SESSION WITH OUR EXPERT ADVISORS. Aligned Interest: The most important and unavoidable trait should be the complete absence of conflict of interest. Unchecked conflict of interest can ruin your investment returns.

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How to save on financial advisor fees?

Sara Grillo

I’m writing a book about how to find a financial advisor who won’t ruin your life. 3 Leverage Fiduciary resources and learn what a pure fiduciary is Institute for the Fiduciary Standard houses a library of Advisor On My Side resources. Read about the six core fiduciary duties. Check it out.