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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 28–September 29)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study by Cerulli has shown a sharp increase in the number of affluent investors willing to pay for advice, which on the one hand reflects the increasing financial complexity in peoples' lives (while they've also gotten (..)

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Other reasons to work with a fiduciary registered investment advisor Legal obligation to act in your best interests: A fiduciary duty isn’t a marketing tactic, it’s a legal obligation and the highest standard of loyalty and care under the law. You can search for CFP® professionals here.

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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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Thoughts on the State of Fiduciary Duties for RIAs and Financial Planners

Ron A. Rhodes

It is an essential precondition to the process of critical thinking. Possessing doubt permits the receipt and evaluation of opposing points of view. We must first acknowledge that there…

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Why is the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Designation Important to Us?

Tobias Financial

At Tobias Financial Advisors, we believe that trust and vetted experience are the foundation of our business. That’s why we are proud to emphasize the significance of the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ( CFP®) designation. Why is the CFP® designation crucial to us? appeared first on www.tobiasfinancial.com.

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Fiduciary Papers #13: Stockbrokers and Insurance Agents: The Use of Titles May Trigger Fiduciary Status Under State Common Law (and Now Under ERISA)

Ron A. Rhodes

Can the use of a title – such as “financial planner” (or CFP) or “financial consultant” or “wealth manager” or “investment consultant” or similar – by the registered represent of…

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What type of financial advisor is right for you? Questions you should ask.

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

At Walkner Condon, all of our advisors are fiduciaries for our clients. What is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) ? A CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a professional designation granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board).