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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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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Other reasons to work with a fiduciary registered investment advisor Legal obligation to act in your best interests: A fiduciary duty isn’t a marketing tactic, it’s a legal obligation and the highest standard of loyalty and care under the law.

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Why You Might Need a Power of Attorney

Carson Wealth

File taxes on your behalf. Break their fiduciary duty to act in your best interest. A financial POA manages your financial affairs if you cant. The person authorized to act as your financial POA can: Access your financial accounts to pay for healthcare, housing needs, and other bills. Make investment decisions on your behalf.

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Wealthfront’s Portfolios Are Now Even More Tax-Optimized

Wealthfront

Wealthfront Advisers is a registered investment advisor, and that means we have a fiduciary duty to act in your best interest. As part of that commitment, we are always looking for opportunities to help you earn more and keep more.

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Tax and Financial Planning Ideas For 2023

Park Place Financial

FINANCIAL PLANNING Tax and Financial Planning Ideas For 2023 Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Additionally, the government has made changes to tax rules, further prompting Americans to reevaluate their tax and financial strategies. Tax Deductions . Retirement Savings Accounts .

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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? They must think about that client’s unique financial situation, including their investing goals, tolerance for risk, and tax status.

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

Darrow Wealth Management

There are no changes to the tax treatment of these assets. Trustees have a fiduciary duty to abide by the terms of the trust and make distributions to beneficiaries accordingly. Limiting access can provide estate tax planning benefits for some). This can reduce or eliminate estate tax at the state level altogether.

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