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When Are Advisors (Financially) Liable For Negligent Investment Advice? (And Who Pays For It)

Nerd's Eye View

Financial advisors, as professionals whose clients rely on their advice to make financial decisions, are legally and financially responsible for the advice that they give. Because ultimately, it's better to be surrounded by others who take care in advising their clients than to be the only one doing so!

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Hybrid firms can switch between their status as a registered investment advisor and brokerage, which can be problematic for individuals seeking unbiased financial advice. Benefits of working with an independent fiduciary advisor Independence is important when seeking financial advice.

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How to Lower Your Financial Advisor Expenses

WiserAdvisor

Hiring an advisor earlier on in your financial planning journey can benefit you in several ways. The professional financial advice they provide you along the way can help you reach your personal and financial goals faster. Here are a few tips you can keep in mind to help lower your financial advisor fees: 1.

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

Sara Grillo

I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Why is the fiduciary standard important in financial advice? Commissions are opaque. Insurance is opaque.

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What is the cost of a financial advisor?

WiserAdvisor

Fee-only financial advisors Average cost: $200 to $400 an hour/ $1,000 to $3,000 per plan/ 1.18% to 0.59% of AUM Fee-only financial advisors are professionals who do not receive commissions from selling financial products. Choosing a fee-only financial advisor offers several benefits.

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How an Advisor’s Independent Status Affects Your Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

That is not to say that firm-based advisors do not offer valuable financial advice. However, their recommendations may be shaped by the firms policies, financial incentives, or limited investment options. Things to look for in an independent financial advisor 1. Matched advisors are all registered with FINRA/SEC.

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How the SEC Has Strayed From Its Mission

Inside Information

The petition notes that the SEC, in response to litigation from the Financial Planning Association back in 2005, had proposed to go further, and require anyone holding themselves out as a “financial planner” or providing “financial planning services,” or delivering a financial plan to their customers, be required to register as an RIA. .