Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In his paper, Akerlof suggests three strategies that could be used to counteract the effects of quality uncertainty and increase consumer confidence: licensing, quality guarantees, and branding.

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Financial Advice Financial Planner License Financial Advisor 130

Carson Wealth

JULY 12, 2022

I could also be fairly sure that Tammy is a licensed insurance agent and that she has access to sophisticated software tools and may or may not engage in financial planning. If a financial service professional represents an insurance company, they must be legally appointed by that company as an agent.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 17, 2023

has increasingly made financial services products available directly to consumers, financial advisors have focused more and more on the business of financial advice itself.

Ethics 175

Ethics Financial Advice CFP Financial Advisor 175

WiserAdvisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Unlike the average investor or other financial professionals, a CFP is a licensed expert in areas like estate planning, taxes, retirement, insurance, and investment planning. According to the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), only 17% of consumers feel knowledgeable about financial matters.

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Certified Financial Planner Financial Planner CFP Financial Planning 52

International College of Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Using a search engine of your choice, type in “[your state] financial planner” and from there select from the list available. When choosing this, look for a planner with an active license, one who is accredited by a board or association, and one who has experience of working with clients of your profile. Here’s to your success!

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Financial Planner Financial Advisor Certified Financial Planner Commission 52

Sara Grillo

MARCH 13, 2023

According to Bak, assets don’t care about the ethics of their investors. The Transparent Advisor Movement’s mission is to promote ideals of clarity, modesty, integrity, dignity, and client advocacy in all aspects of financial advice, with a special focus on Advice Only, Flat Fee, and Hourly service models.

Financial Advisor 59

Financial Advisor Assets Management License 59

Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

A $100 increase in the CFP annual certification fee spurred an industry outcry, leading many to question whether the designation is worth it or not. Get ready for a ride as we examine it from all angles: regulatory, ethically, intellectually, etc. Wright retorts back that restrictions don’t necessarily mean higher ethical standards.

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CFP Financial Planner Ethics Financial Planning 80