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RIA Code Of Ethics: Important Nuances To Note In Relatively Straightforward Requirements

Nerd's Eye View

All investment advisers are fiduciaries that owe a duty of care and loyalty to their clients, and, in an ideal world, advisory firms and their staff would abide by these requirements without the need for a prescriptive code of ethics.

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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Feb 18-19)

Nerd's Eye View

Further, an investment adviser who can make trades on behalf of a client would be deemed to have custody of the client’s assets, which could substantively shift a very sizable portion of the wealth management RIA community under the custody rule, though it remains to be seen whether or what exact custody rule compliance requirements would be (..)

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The SEC’s Own Compliance Culture

Inside Information

I’m beginning to think the term ‘compliance’ ought to be repurposed. Maybe you see something different, but from where I sit, there is no actual encouragement from federal regulators to go beyond (somewhat grudging) compliance and embrace higher standards. Like fiduciary, for example. You can find their guidance here: [link].).

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: Freshpet says activist Jana Partners made ‘unfounded’ claims

MarketWatch

On Tuesday, Freshpet said that its board “has acted in the best interests of all stockholders, in accordance with the directors’ fiduciary duties, and in compliance” with the company’s charter. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move.

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Don’t fall for the BS – use these RAW and REAL tips to find a financial advisor!

Sara Grillo

. #3 Leverage Fiduciary resources and learn what a pure fiduciary is Institute for the Fiduciary Standard houses a library of Advisor On My Side resources. Read about the six core fiduciary duties. Institute for the Fiduciary Standard. Six Core Fiduciary Duties for Financial Advisors.

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What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor?

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Additionally, CFPs must adhere to ethical and professional standards, including a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of their clients. We may recommend specific investment strategies, and the custodian will execute the trades and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.