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RIA Code Of Ethics: Important Nuances To Note In Relatively Straightforward Requirements

Nerd's Eye View

All investment advisers are fiduciaries that owe a duty of care and loyalty to their clients, and, in an ideal world, advisory firms and their staff would abide by these requirements without the need for a prescriptive code of ethics.

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When Are Advisors (Financially) Liable For Negligent Investment Advice? (And Who Pays For It)

Nerd's Eye View

For example, if an advisor recommends an investment that prioritizes the commission they would receive rather than any benefit the client would derive from it, they could incur fines and sanctions for violating their fiduciary duty as an advisor.

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Transcript: John Montgomery, Bridgeway Capital Management

The Big Picture

So that’s when I really studied deeply the research why what I’d been doing was working more about when it might not and writing a business plan for Bridgeway. That was like, I should have paid more attention to that question because my budget, my business plan was 50% of our net worth before it was all said and done.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

When researching wealth management firms, paying attention to their credentials and qualifications is essential, including whether they have a fiduciary duty to uphold. Cash Flow Management Efficient cash flow management is crucial for meeting your financial goals.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

When researching wealth management firms, paying attention to their credentials and qualifications is essential, including whether they have a fiduciary duty to uphold. Cash Flow Management Efficient cash flow management is crucial for meeting your financial goals.

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How to Help Women With Blended Family Estate Plans

Wealth Management

Women should understand their role in the estate plan, whether they will serve as trustee, what rights they’ll have to income or principal and how decisions will be communicated to remainder beneficiaries. Address questions around marital trusts, powers of appointment and fiduciary duties while both spouses can provide input.

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Transcript: Ilana Weinstein

The Big Picture

We love, but at the end of the day, They have a fiduciary duty to their LPs to hire the best person. We do case studies, idea pitches, mock portfolios, business plans. WEINSTEIN: We love diversity. It sounds like it’s not an easy thing to do. Those are all sort of the hoops we have them jump through.