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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

So much of our world is filled with abbreviations surrounding insurance and investment products, processes, education and accomplishments. . I could also be fairly sure that Tammy is a licensed insurance agent and that she has access to sophisticated software tools and may or may not engage in financial planning. Conferred Degrees.

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A Guide to the 4 Types of Tax Preparers

Harness Wealth

When selecting a tax professional, there are four main types to consider: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Enrolled Agent (EA) Tax Attorney Non-credential Tax Professional Each type requires its own education and training, allowing them to provide specific services, which we’ll explore below.

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List of Financial Advisors for small accounts

Sara Grillo

Pure fiduciaries These are advisors who hold no insurance or brokerage licenses and are considered pure fiduciaries. Note: Ryan holds both insurance and FINRA licenses. Services: Investment management, retirement planning, fee-based financial planning Note: Rodolfo holds insurance and FINRA licenses. 56 Capital Partners www.56capitalpartners.com

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What is up with these crypto ETFs??? (& more 2023 trends)

Sara Grillo

According to Bak, assets don’t care about the ethics of their investors. Nate is Co-Founder of The ETF Institute, the first and only independent organization providing ETF industry professionals and financial advisors with certification, education, and training pertaining to ETFs.

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Why useless financial advisor rankings lists should be put to rest!

Sara Grillo

What about ethics? I have several issues with the methodology, namely: The advisor must have an “acceptable compliance record.” There are plenty of financial advisors with a long tenure in the business and spotless compliance records. Ethical actions that financial advisors take. What about fiduciary standard?

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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. What are the key points advisors need to beware of in order to be in compliance with the present definition/regulation regarding IRA rollovers? The client?

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

Get ready for a ride as we examine it from all angles: regulatory, ethically, intellectually, etc. He is very much an advocate for the marks and the education that comes with it. According to Wright, it’s more than having to pass a test – there are CFP® certification requirements pertaining to education, quizzes, modules, etc.

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