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Seeking Best Execution: Understanding The SEC’s Expectations For Advisors To Deliver Best Outcomes For Clients

Nerd's Eye View

Investment advisers are fiduciaries that owe a duty of care and loyalty to their clients. One component of this duty of care is an obligation to seek best execution of client securities transactions. The SEC, in its interpretive release, sets an expectation of "periodic and systematic evaluation" (i.e.,

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Choreo Sues Compound, Breakaway Advisors for Alleged Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Soliciting Clients

Wealth Management

billion in client assets. Choreos lawsuit comes a day after Compound announced it had brought on members of the Des Moines, Iowa-based team that had overseen $1.2

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Feb 18-19)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC is proposing to expand the adviser custody rule beyond securities and funds to cover all assets in a client’s portfolio, including private securities, real estate, derivatives, and cryptoassets.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Here are five ways you can find a full-time fiduciary financial advisor. What is a fiduciary advisor? A fiduciary advisor is a financial professional who is legally obligated to act in the best interest of their clients. Not all advisors are fiduciaries.

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How I rocked the world as an hourly financial planner – with Kevin Estes

Sara Grillo

He’s taking the world by storm as an hourly financial planner, not managing any assets just giving out powerful financial planning guidance that clients love. Why he chose to become an hourly planner Kevin noticed that there is usually more time spent in the early years in a client relationship. Good for you, bro.

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How to Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Although some firms use these compensation methods, the majority base fees on a percentage of assets under management (AUM) for their services. Fee-only financial advisors are often registered investment advisors too, meaning they have a legal duty to act in the clients best interest.

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Is a Financial Planner Course (CFP) Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Financial Professionals in India

International College of Financial Planning

This is where competent, ethical, and client-first financial planners step in. Whether it’s investment planning, retirement planning, tax strategy, estate management, insurance planning, or holistic money management, the CFP designation proves that you can deliver advice that is both competent and client-centric.