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Here are some examples of things Ethical Financial Advisors do

Sara Grillo

So here’s a blog about some things that ethical financial advisors do in the hopes they will serve as an example of right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. Ethics matter in financial advice! Ethics matter. The following case studies serve as examples of ethical actions taken by financial advisors.

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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

The first step in the competency stairway is regulatory compliance. . Before being appointed, that professional will have to pass one or more state insurance exams, agree to a code of ethics, and maintain their license annually through continuing education. CFP ® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER.

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What type of financial advisor is right for you? Questions you should ask.

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

What is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) ? A CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a professional designation granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). CFP s must also meet ongoing continuing education requirements to maintain their certification. Alicia Vande Ven , M.S.,

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What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor?

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

What is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)? A CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a professional designation granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). Additionally, CFPs must adhere to ethical and professional standards, including a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of their clients.

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IAR CE: Continuing Education Requirements For Investment Adviser Representatives And How Different States Adopt NASAA’s Model Rule

Nerd's Eye View

CFP certificants and CFA charterholders) have CE requirements to retain their credentials, IARs without such credentials haven’t traditionally had any ongoing CE requirements. While holders of certain credentials (e.g.,

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Financial planning transparency is FINALLY upon us (whoo hooo!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Sara Grillo

We welcome Dwight Dettloff, CPA, CFP, and Knut Rostad to today’s discussion. The goal of the Transparent Advisor Movement is to create the country’s best financial advisors – the most ethical, effective, and successful financial advisors that the industry has ever seen in its history. Let’s get into it, folks!

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Should the CFP Board police financial advisor “bad apples”? The debate continues! (Part Two)

Sara Grillo

In Part Two of our two part series on the CFP Board, the heated debate continues. We’ll discuss these questions: The CFP Board has specifically stated that it wants the CFP® mark to be a requirement for anyone who practices financial planning. What do you believe the CFP Board’s role should be in the future?

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