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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

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2021, American consumers lost over $5.8 In 2021, over 2.8 million Americans in 2021. Imposter scams in the country were one of the most prevalent forms of fraud in 2021, where a typical victim lost about $1,000. However, the numbers tell a different story.