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Extracting Actionable Takeaways From The SEC’s Staff Bulletin Regarding An RIA’s Standard Of Care

Nerd's Eye View

There is a general understanding that investment advisers have a fiduciary relationship with their clients – in other words, that they are required to act in the client's best interests. These 3 components in practice make up a core part of the adviser's fiduciary duty to their clients.

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

In contrast, a commission-based financial advisor receives commissions or other forms of compensation from financial product providers for recommending and selling their products. This can make it difficult for investors to fully understand the potential conflicts of interest that may exist when working with a commission-based advisor.

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

In contrast, a commission-based financial advisor receives commissions or other forms of compensation from financial product providers for recommending and selling their products. This can make it difficult for investors to fully understand the potential conflicts of interest that may exist when working with a commission-based advisor.

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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. Regulatory Compliance Ensure the wealth management firm is registered and compliant with relevant regulatory authorities.

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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. Regulatory Compliance Ensure the wealth management firm is registered and compliant with relevant regulatory authorities.

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How to CRACK the secret costs in an insurance illustration

Sara Grillo

Just a reminder that nothing in this podcast can be interpreted as a product, insurance or investment recommendation of any sort, nothing in this podcast can be interpreted as the legal or compliance advice, or any recommendations specific to your or your client’s personal situations. Please consult a consultant. Advisor or attorney?