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Pennsylvania Advisor Who Used Client Funds on Country Club Dues Gets 8 Years in Prison

Wealth Management

Mason received a 97-month prison sentence for defrauding clients of over $17 million. Mason, a former advisor who was barred from the industry, was sentenced to 97 months in prison and three years of supervised release for defrauding at least 13 advisory clients out of more than $17 million, according to the Department of Justice.

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101 Ways Advisors Can Add Value And Attract Their Ideal Clients

Nerd's Eye View

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Here are five ways you can find a full-time fiduciary financial advisor. What is a fiduciary advisor? A fiduciary advisor is a financial professional who is legally obligated to act in the best interest of their clients. Not all advisors are fiduciaries.

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101 Things That Advisors Actually DO To Add Value (Beyond Just Allocating A Portfolio)

Nerd's Eye View

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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How to Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Fee-only firms are unique as they do not receive commissions from selling financial products, such as insurance policies or investment products. Fee-only financial advisors are often registered investment advisors too, meaning they have a legal duty to act in the clients best interest.

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Financial Check Engine Light: How to Know When It’s Time to Revisit Your Plan

Tobias Financial

Tobias Financial Advisors is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission, nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability.

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Retiring When Single: Strategies for Financial Independence

Tobias Financial

At Tobias Financial Advisors, we work closely with our clients, whether single, married, or somewhere in between, to develop strategies that align with their long-term vision. Tobias Financial Advisors is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC.