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Navigating the Broker/Dealer vs. Investment Advisor Landscape

Tobias Financial

During a media briefing held on September 28, 2023, industry thought leaders convened to discuss the pressing importance of fiduciary standards in financial advisory services. In an industry where transparency and ethics are paramount, understanding the motivations and standards that guide financial advisors is essential.

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Navigating the Broker/Dealer vs. Investment Advisor Landscape

Tobias Financial

During a media briefing held on September 28, 2023, industry thought leaders convened to discuss the pressing importance of fiduciary standards in financial advisory services. In an industry where transparency and ethics are paramount, understanding the motivations and standards that guide financial advisors is essential.

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How to Become a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner in India?

International College of Financial Planning

The proof should cover their academic qualification, skills, and experience in handling clients’ funds and the media reviews that may have been published over a period of time. Go for Fee-Only Financial Advisors. Fee-only financial advisors charge their clients a flat fee for providing advice.

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How to save on financial advisor fees?

Sara Grillo

There are websites such as NAPFA, fee only network and XYPN that offer advisor search directories. Ethical actions Low cost advisors Flat fee advisors Advisors for small accounts Advice only planners Hourly planners I can’t say it enough – you have to do your own research. Make a spreadsheet and compare each one.

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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

Fee only advisors can now purchase annuities for their clients without having to be licensed agents. And if you want to join the right for higher ethics in financial advice, join the Transparent Advisor Movement. With annuities now being able to be offered in 401k plans, the playing field has changed.

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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.

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