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Examples of great things ethical financial advisors really like to do!

Envision Wealth Planning

Ethical financial advisors are on the rise and are now doing things within their businesses with the hope to serve as an example of the right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. Ethics matter in financial advice! Ethics matter. You’ll have to do your own research to determine if these advisors really are ethical.

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Understanding the Role and Qualifications of a Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

Their compensation often comes from (1) commissions on transactions based on advice provided or (2) fees for financial plan construction. Regulatory Framework Governing Financial Advisors In many countries, the financial sector is governed by stringent regulations.

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Monkeys Go Home

Inside Information

Doctors, lawyers and accountants have all achieved government recognition of their professional status. Currently there are no minimum standards for competency or ethics for those professing to be financial planners. I’m meeting all the highest ethical standards. I’m delivering high quality plans to my clients.

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Mastering Finances with a Certified Investment/Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

This degree or diploma should be obtained from a university or institution recognized by the Central Government, State Government, or a recognized foreign university or institution. Successful investment advisors also have the potential to make substantial commissions and bonuses based on their client’s investment performance.

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My Humble, Unregulated Profession

Inside Information

The interesting thing about the journalism ‘profession’ (it’s really more of an avocation) is that we aren’t bound by any formal ethical rules or guidelines. I believe in capitalism and democracy, but I also believe they need to be governed by rules that ensure a fair playing field for everybody.

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

Sara Grillo

The goal of the Transparent Advisor Movement is to create the country’s best financial advisors – the most ethical, effective, and successful financial advisors that the industry has ever seen in its history. Specific examples: Educating financial advisors of all business models (AUM, fee only, commission, etc.)

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Will I Have To Become A Fiduciary

Tucker Advisors

When advisors are not fiduciaries, they follow what is called the “suitability” requirement, which is basically an ethical call to follow the same prioritization of interests. That story, because of its sensationalism in the media, became somehow representative, when in fact, it really isn’t at all.