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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

When you are named a fiduciary, you are required by law to manage the person’s money and property for their benefit, not yours. An important distinction is the difference between the suitability standard and fiduciary standard. The CFP Board has a great list of questions to ask when you are looking for a financial advisor.

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

When you are named a fiduciary , you are required by law to manage the person’s money and property for their benefit, not yours. An important distinction is the difference between the suitability standard and fiduciary standard. The CFP Board has a great list of questions to ask when you are looking for a financial advisor.

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Sustainable Investing: Considerations for Trustees

Brown Advisory

Put simply, trustees serve as fiduciaries with investment authority over assets that are intended to benefit another person or persons; trustees should use every device at their disposal in an effort to maximize the investment returns of the trust they oversee.

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Sustainable Investing: Considerations for Trustees

Brown Advisory

Put simply, trustees serve as fiduciaries with investment authority over assets that are intended to benefit another person or persons; trustees should use every device at their disposal in an effort to maximize the investment returns of the trust they oversee. ESG AND FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY.

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6 Tips to Avoid Financial Fraud and Guard Your Investments

WiserAdvisor

The objective is to thoroughly understand the background of the broker or investment advisor from whom you intend to buy a product or engage in a business. Also, be careful about giving your financial documents like tax certificates, government identity cards, etc. on social media.

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How the SEC Has Strayed From Its Mission

Inside Information

It says that the fiduciary duty covering investment advisors would apply to the entire advisor-client engagement, and arise as a matter of law whenever an investor gives an RIA his/her trust and confidence. The point here is what’s in the middle.