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RIA Code Of Ethics: Important Nuances To Note In Relatively Straightforward Requirements

Nerd's Eye View

All investment advisers are fiduciaries that owe a duty of care and loyalty to their clients, and, in an ideal world, advisory firms and their staff would abide by these requirements without the need for a prescriptive code of ethics.

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When Are Advisors (Financially) Liable For Negligent Investment Advice? (And Who Pays For It)

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Financial advisors, as professionals whose clients rely on their advice to make financial decisions, are legally and financially responsible for the advice that they give.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Feb 18-19)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC is proposing to expand the adviser custody rule beyond securities and funds to cover all assets in a client’s portfolio, including private securities, real estate, derivatives, and cryptoassets.

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

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

Sara Grillo

He’s taking the world by storm as an hourly financial planner, not managing any assets just giving out powerful financial planning guidance that clients love. Why he chose to become an hourly planner Kevin noticed that there is usually more time spent in the early years in a client relationship. How does he get new clients?

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The Benefits of a Diversified Investment Portfolio

International College of Financial Planning

This is where diversifying your investment portfolio comes into play. Diversifying your investment portfolio is a vital strategy for managing risk, optimizing returns, and achieving your financial goals. Let’s explore the benefits of diversifying your investment portfolio and how it can help you achieve your financial goals.

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Fiduciary Paper #10: Is Proper Tax-Efficient Portfolio Design and Management a Duty, and is it Scalable?

Ron A. Rhodes

I have increasingly witnessed registered investment adviser (RIA) firms, as well as brokerage firms, generally disavow (often in their client services agreement) any duty to manage the investment portfolios of…