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

Nerd's Eye View

For example, if an advisor recommends an investment that prioritizes the commission they would receive rather than any benefit the client would derive from it, they could incur fines and sanctions for violating their fiduciary duty as an advisor.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Other reasons to work with a fiduciary registered investment advisor Legal obligation to act in your best interests: A fiduciary duty isn’t a marketing tactic, it’s a legal obligation and the highest standard of loyalty and care under the law.

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Fiduciary Papers #7: What Steps are Required to Properly Manage a Conflict of Interest Held by An Investment Adviser?

Ron A. Rhodes

While the SEC has provided an interpretative release [SEC Release IA-5248, Commission Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers (July 12, 2019)] regarding the fiduciary duties of investment advisers,…

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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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Is Robinhood Safe?

Good Financial Cents

” With its easy-to-use interface and commission free trades, Robinhood has become one of the most popular stock trading apps in recent years. Robinhood is a stock brokerage that offers commission-free trading through its mobile app and website. Commission-free trading on certain stocks and ETFs.