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The Market For “Lemons” In Financial Advice: How Higher Standards Can Lower Costs And Increase Access To Advice

Nerd's Eye View

In fact, even a relatively modest shift to a higher-trust environment (which may be achieved by enacting higher standards) that just partially reduces the incredibly high client acquisition costs of financial advisors could more than offset the entire cost of fiduciary liability insurance from those higher standards! Read More.

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

Carson Wealth

She reviewed two types of annuity contracts often used for retirement and helped determine which one is the best fit for her client.” . 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.

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A Guide to the 4 Types of Tax Preparers

Harness Wealth

CPAs are licensed by state boards of accountancy in the state where they practice. Many states require an ethics exam covering professional conduct and accounting rules, ensuring that CPAs are equipped to handle ethical situations during their career.

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How to Protect your Assets vs. Insurance Company Games

The Richer Geek

Hair is a persistent and aggressive litigator licensed and has clients from all over the world. He focuses not only on the litigation in front of the client but the long-term personal and business effects that his clients' issues will cause. His clients are family to him and it shows.

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Announcing IAR Ethics CE Day And The State Of The (Nerd’s Eye View) Blog

Nerd's Eye View

Accordingly, in 2020 the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) introduced a Model Rule for the first-ever CE obligation for Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) to maintain their Series 65 license after initially obtaining it.

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Average Fees for Tax Advisors in 2024

Harness Wealth

Some tax advisors may have different hourly rates for different types of services based on client type and complexity. This enables advisors to set minimum fees for clients and add on fees as more services are needed. Ask about the types of clients CPAs, EAs, and tax attorneys have worked with in the past.

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The Importance of a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) for Your Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

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. Equally important for sustaining their license is the professional conduct of the CFP, which is subjected to great scrutiny by the Board.