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

Sara Grillo

If their sole method of compensation is a product, and/or they are taking commissions, then in reality it is less likely they are embracing all the values that the standard requires. Commissions are opaque. But if they are acting in the capacity of a broker or agent then they are not bound to follow the fiduciary standard.

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Should the CFP Board police financial advisor “bad apples”? The debate continues! (Part Two)

Sara Grillo

So that’s fundamentally different, and it makes it harder for us to become a profession that it is, I think for those self-governing bodies… Wright: Well, I guess the only caveat to medicine is when you get into pharmaceuticals. Securities and Exchange Commission. Staff of the Investment Adviser Regulation Office.

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