Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Fee-only financial advisors are often registered investment advisors too, meaning they have a legal duty to act in the clients best interest. This fiduciary duty is a cornerstone of their practice, providing clients with the confidence that their financial advisor is working solely for them.

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Park Place Financial

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Whether planning for retirement or evaluating different investment options, people seek the assistance of a personal financial advisor for many reasons. As valuable as professional financial services are, not every advisor is equipped to help every investor. Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) .

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Inside Information

APRIL 28, 2022

Cutting right to the chase, the SEC staff says that investment advisors may only use the terms “fiduciary” and “fiduciary duty” on their disclosure form “to the extent permitted by the Form CRS instructions,” and then goes on to remind firms that “the relationship summary is designed to serve as disclosure, rather than marketing material.

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Good Financial Cents

JUNE 11, 2023

In stark contrast, Personal Capital is an investment advisor. We accept a fiduciary obligation to act in your best interest, and our advice must be aimed at making money for you, not for us. This is absolutely key with any financial advisor you talk to, whether in person or online. Is Personal Capital for Me?

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WiserAdvisor

MAY 31, 2022

If you are unsure or have an instinct that something seems odd, be careful before trusting them with your financial details. 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.

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Inside Information

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The list of things that would trigger the requirement to register also includes the delivery of a financial plan, holding out as providing advice or holding out in any way (presumably including advertisements) that indicates the offer of holistic financial advisory services. The point here is what’s in the middle.

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