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Announcing IAR Ethics CE Day And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog

Nerd's Eye View

In the early days when financial advisors were first and foremost salespeople for insurance and investments products, the reality is that "advisor training and education" wasn't really about finance or advice… it was mostly just about learning how the company's products worked and how to effectively sell them to consumers.

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CFP Misconduct Research (And The Challenge Of Counting How Many Financial Advisors There Really Are)

Nerd's Eye View

Financial advisors are generally required to abide by ethical standards, such as the duty to act in a client’s best interests when giving financial advice. in Journal of Financial Regulation, however, concludes the opposite. A forthcoming study by Jeff Camarda et al. Previous research by Derek Tharp et al.

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CFP Misconduct Research And The Challenge Of Counting How Many Financial Advisors There Really Are

Nerd's Eye View

Financial advisors are generally required to abide by ethical standards, such as the duty to act in a client’s best interests when giving financial advice. in Journal of Financial Regulation, however, concludes the opposite. A forthcoming study by Jeff Camarda et al. Previous research by Derek Tharp et al.

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#FA Success Ep 330: Raising And Lowering Fee Minimums To Manage Growth Pace And Advisor Capacity, With Ari Weisbard

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome back to the 330th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Ari is Managing Partner of Values Added Financial, an independent RIA based in Washington, D.C., My guest on today's podcast is Ari Weisbard. that oversees $143 million in assets under management (AUM) for nearly 75 client households. Read More.

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Exploring the Impact of Qualifications for Financial Advisors

International College of Financial Planning

In the ever-changing finance sector, the significance of a financial advisor cannot be overstated. As financial markets grow more intricate and client needs to diversify, particularly in India, the focus on a financial advisor’s qualifications have intensified. In India, this landscape is evolving.

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The Market For “Lemons” In Financial Advice: How Higher Standards Can Lower Costs And Increase Access To Advice

Nerd's Eye View

The financial advisory industry is not immune to the same problems faced in Akerlof’s used-car market. Accordingly, advisor licensing could mean establishing a requirement involving a professional designation like the CFP certification for those who provide financial advice.

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Understanding the Role and Qualifications of a Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

A financial advisor is a pivotal figure in the realm of investments and financial decision-making. These professionals work independently or under the umbrella of financial institutions and are specialized in guiding clients through the intricacies of financial planning and investments.