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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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ESG, Shorthand, and Shortcuts

Brown Advisory

The origin story of the term “ESG” therefore directly ties environmental, social, and governance know-how to: management quality, competitive position, risk management, shareholder value, new markets (growth), and brand reputation. But ESG information is just that: information.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Are you comfortable with higher-risk investments that may offer the potential for substantial returns, or do you prefer a more conservative approach with lower risk? Your risk tolerance will influence your investment strategy and asset allocation. Incomes and Expenses Evaluate your current financial situation.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Are you comfortable with higher-risk investments that may offer the potential for substantial returns, or do you prefer a more conservative approach with lower risk? Your risk tolerance will influence your investment strategy and asset allocation. Incomes and Expenses Evaluate your current financial situation.

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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

Do advisors breach fiduciary duty when they fail to recommend annuities? Should those with only insurance licenses that allow them to sell annuities and/or life insurance be held to the same “fiduciary standard” as Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with the SEC or state regulators? billion.