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Top Compliance Challenges Financial Advisors Face

BlueMind

Category: Compliance. The Significance Of Financial Compliance Financial compliance requires all actions, procedures, guidelines, and business culture to abide by the rules and regulations set by the regulatory authorities of the financial market. Related: Compliance and Automation – An Ideal Unison!

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Fee-Only financial advisors are most often compensated as a percentage of assets (AUM), though also may be paid hourly, as a retainer, or as a flat fee, depending upon the planner you choose. Fee-Only financial advisors, on the other hand, do not receive commissions and are compensated through a fee-for-service model.

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Fee-Only financial advisors are most often compensated as a percentage of assets (AUM), though also may be paid hourly, as a retainer, or as a flat fee, depending upon the planner you choose. Fee-Only financial advisors , on the other hand, do not receive commissions and are compensated through a fee-for-service model.

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Fiduciary Papers #8: Brokers’ and Investment Advisers’ Duty of Due Care, and Due Diligence in Particular, Receives Renewed Emphasis from SEC Staff

Ron A. Rhodes

In the design and management of investment portfolios, both brokers (under Reg BI) and investment advisors (as fiduciaries) possess a duty of due care. This includes undertaking sufficient due diligence…

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Get a job as a Financial Paraplanner at an RIA firm and ignore the schmucky wirehouse and insurance jobs!

Sara Grillo

RIA firm – a Registered Investment Advisor firm registered with either the SEC or state regulators. An RIA firm’s financial advisors must follow the fiduciary standard which is believed to be the highest standard of care in the industry. For advise on such matters, contact a legal or compliance advisor.

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! The advisors made the point that the cost of insurance can’t be separated from the “cost of service” or the commission the agent makes. The commission is the commission. Who cares?

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Financial planning transparency is FINALLY upon us (whoo hooo!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Sara Grillo

What are the changes in Colorado investment advisor regulations regarding financial planning? Specific examples: Educating financial advisors of all business models (AUM, fee only, commission, etc.) The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Sara Grillo or Grillo Investment Management, LLC.