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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

If their sole method of compensation is a product, and/or they are taking commissions, then in reality it is less likely they are embracing all the values that the standard requires. Commissions are opaque. How large the extent of the conflict matters, as well as how it is managed and disclosed. Insurance is opaque.