Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

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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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 18, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the different types of financial advisor fees and compare costs and services offered to find an advisor who aligns with your budget and financial goals. Moreover, fee-only advisors are often viewed as fiduciaries, which means they are legally obligated to act in their client’s best interests.

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Good Financial Cents

JUNE 11, 2023

They charge either a percentage of assets managed or a flat hourly rate that can run as high as several hundred dollars per hour, plus trading commissions and administrative fees. They are salespeople paid to push products, earning commissions and kickbacks when they do. In stark contrast, Personal Capital is an investment advisor.

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