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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

Legal definition of the fiduciary standard To quote directly from a paper by Attorney Lorna Schnase , two bodies of law form the legal basis for the fiduciary standard: Common law: Under common law principles of agency, an investment adviser, as agent, owes fiduciary duties to its client, as principal.3

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6 Tips to Avoid Financial Fraud and Guard Your Investments

WiserAdvisor

From opening bank accounts, applying for loans, filing licenses, opening investment accounts to buying a home – everything is now online. Ideally, you should know if the person offering to sell securities has the authority and the license to do so. However, the pandemic has changed the take on this aspect. of the salesperson.

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Should I Put My Assets in a Trust? Top 3 Benefits of Living Trusts

Darrow Wealth Management

This makes managing your financial affairs much easier in the event of death, incapacitation, or even a long trip overseas. Trustees have a fiduciary duty to abide by the terms of the trust and make distributions to beneficiaries accordingly. Depending on the type of assets and how it is titled outside of trust.

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The Importance of a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) for Your Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

Unlike the average investor or other financial professionals, a CFP is a licensed expert in areas like estate planning, taxes, retirement, insurance, and investment planning. Equally important for sustaining their license is the professional conduct of the CFP, which is subjected to great scrutiny by the Board.