Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered 'conflict-free' financial advice.

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Compliance Fee Only Communication 246

BlueMind

JULY 15, 2022

Category: Compliance. The Significance Of Financial Compliance Financial compliance requires all actions, procedures, guidelines, and business culture to abide by the rules and regulations set by the regulatory authorities of the financial market. Related: Compliance and Automation – An Ideal Unison!

Compliance 98

Compliance Financial Advisor Certified Financial Planner Clients 98

Truemind Capital

MARCH 6, 2024

Unfortunately, the incentive structure based on commissions in established wealth management set-ups has compromised fiduciary responsibilities towards an investor. In simple terms, the products that offer higher commissions to the distributors/agents in most cases are not appropriate for investors.

Commission 52

Commission Investments Investing Compliance 52

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 21, 2023

In contrast, a commission-based financial advisor receives commissions or other forms of compensation from financial product providers for recommending and selling their products. This can make it difficult for investors to fully understand the potential conflicts of interest that may exist when working with a commission-based advisor.

Certified Financial Planner 52

Certified Financial Planner Financial Advisor Fee Only Financial Planner 52

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 17, 2023

In contrast, a commission-based financial advisor receives commissions or other forms of compensation from financial product providers for recommending and selling their products. This can make it difficult for investors to fully understand the potential conflicts of interest that may exist when working with a commission-based advisor.

Fee Only 52

Fee Only Financial Advisor Certified Financial Planner Commission 52

Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Fee-only advisor – This is an advisor that does not charge commissions and hence is believed to be more aligned with the client’s best interests. Paraplanners can also hold various designations such as the CFP® certification , ChFC, Enrolled Agent, CPA, etc. For advise on such matters, contact a legal or compliance advisor.

Insurance 98

Insurance Financial Planner Fee Only Financial Advisor 98

Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Key Credentials Financial certifications, also called financial designations, are credentials that investment and financial industry professionals use, according to Investopedia. Regulatory Compliance Ensure the wealth management firm is registered and compliant with relevant regulatory authorities.

Wealth Management 59

Wealth Management Management Risk Tolerance Retirement Planning 59