Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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. Don’t get too hung up here.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

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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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 8, 2022

For instance, you can hire a fiduciary. Fiduciary duty mandates the advisor to keep your interests ahead of theirs. Secondly, when hiring a financial advisor, look for their certifications to establish more faith. Insurance payouts given to the nominee in the case of an unfortunate event are exempt from any tax.

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WiserAdvisor

MAY 31, 2022

Also, be careful about giving your financial documents like tax certificates, government identity cards, etc. Reciprocate the favor: Sometimes scammers adopt a more ‘get into your zone’ approach, where they approach you indirectly by offering discounts, free lunches, event passes, etc. on social media. home and read it thoroughly.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 18, 2023

Moreover, fee-only advisors are often viewed as fiduciaries, which means they are legally obligated to act in their client’s best interests. A fee-only fiduciary financial advisor has a fiduciary duty to put the client’s needs first, ensuring you get the highest level of transparency.

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WiserAdvisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

After passing the exam designed by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, i.e. the body of individuals responsible for determining who can be certified for financial planning, the CFP must continue to participate and perform well in yearly education programs in order to upgrade their skills and maintain their certification.

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