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CFP Board’s Crypto Guidelines Offer a Word of Caution

eMoney Advisor

As cryptocurrency continues to become a more significant part of the investment world, what responsibility lies with financial advisors who have a fiduciary duty to protect their clients? The Fiduciary Duty is exemplified by the Duty of Care, which applies to financial advice about all financial assets.

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Investing in Pigs and Kidneys: Building a $100 Billion Empire and Revolutionizing Organ Transplants

Investing Caffeine

Founding a biotechnology company with nothing more than a high school-level biology education all in a desperate attempt to save the life of your seven-year-old daughter from a rare heart disease that claims lives within three to five years. The first step is launching a multi-billion-dollar satellite company (SiriusXM – SIRI).

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Brown Advisory 2020 Sustainability Report

Brown Advisory

Community and society Philanthropic activity Environmental impact, including our carbon footprint and our carbon-neutrality commitment Colleagues Career development support, including commitments to support colleague education Support for colleagues and their families, including revamped policies covering all expressions of gender and sexual orientation (..)

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Brown Advisory 2020 Sustainability Report

Brown Advisory

Career development support, including commitments to support colleague education. General commitments to ethics and fiduciary duty. Support for colleagues and their families, including revamped policies covering all expressions of gender and sexual orientation. Diversity and inclusion programs and metrics.

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

Tobias Financial

It signifies a commitment to professionalism, ethics, and a fiduciary duty to act in our clients’ best interests. The requirements to obtain the CFP® designation encompass comprehensive education, rigorous exams, and ongoing professional development.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Whether planning for retirement, saving for your children’s education or simply looking to grow your investments, finding the right wealth management services in Kansas City can make all the difference. Similarly, if you’re saving for your child’s education, you must understand the projected cost and timeline.

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

In order to earn the CFP designation, a candidate must complete rigorous education and training requirements, including a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, completion of a CFP Board-registered education program, and passing a comprehensive exam. What does it mean to be an independent advisor?