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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. The CFP Board’s long, uninterrupted history of putting its own interests ahead of the consumers makes it decidedly unqualified to govern the financial planning profession. He would like to see several competing agencies to exist as well.

CFP 80
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Should the CFP Board police financial advisor “bad apples”? The debate continues! (Part Two)

Sara Grillo

Wright: Yes, So yes, is the quick answer, the more convoluted answer would be that we should control internally… We’re a fraternity of ethics and competency testing that should be different from the SEC. Salaske: Right, now.

CFP 59