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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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Extracting Actionable Takeaways From The SEC’s Staff Bulletin Regarding An RIA’s Standard Of Care

Nerd's Eye View

There is a general understanding that investment advisers have a fiduciary relationship with their clients – in other words, that they are required to act in the client's best interests. These 3 components in practice make up a core part of the adviser's fiduciary duty to their clients.

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Why You Might Need a Power of Attorney

Carson Wealth

Break their fiduciary duty to act in your best interest. However, unless you named a co-agent or alternate agent in the same POA document or are still competent to appoint someone else to act on your behalf, a power of attorney cannot choose who takes over their duties. Compliance case #7754770.2

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What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor?

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Additionally, CFPs must adhere to ethical and professional standards, including a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of their clients. We may recommend specific investment strategies, and the custodian will execute the trades and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Additionally, CFP s must adhere to ethical and professional standards, including a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of their clients. We may recommend specific investment strategies, and the custodian will execute the trades and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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How to CRACK the secret costs in an insurance illustration

Sara Grillo

Just a reminder that nothing in this podcast can be interpreted as a product, insurance or investment recommendation of any sort, nothing in this podcast can be interpreted as the legal or compliance advice, or any recommendations specific to your or your client’s personal situations. Please consult a consultant. Advisor or attorney?