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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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Three Qualities of a Successful Investment Adviser

Truemind Capital

Fiduciary duty should be on the top of the mind of any genuine adviser. Experience & Expertise: An adviser who is responsible to manage your investments and provide advisory should have a relevant work experience and good academic credentials related to investment management field (like CFA/CFP/NISM Adviser).

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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. Also, follow our YouTube channel or other social media accounts for more financial planning tips. Scan the QR code below to connect with us.

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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. Also, follow our YouTube channel or other social media accounts for more financial planning tips. Scan the QR code below to connect with us.

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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? About Gary Mettler.