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How to Choose a Personal Financial Advisor

Park Place Financial

One of the best financial advisors available, CFPs earn board certification that represents their intensive training, commitment to observing ethical standards, and dedication to putting clients first. Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) . Review Their Commitment to Their Clients .

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The Benefits of a Diversified Investment Portfolio

International College of Financial Planning

How Investment Advisors Play an Important Role? Navigating the complexities of the investment world can be challenging. Many people often wonder how best to position their investments to meet long-term financial goals. These professionals offer investment advice based on comprehensive research and deep industry knowledge.

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

When you are named a fiduciary, you are required by law to manage the person’s money and property for their benefit, not yours. An important distinction is the difference between the suitability standard and fiduciary standard. The CFP Board has a great list of questions to ask when you are looking for a financial advisor.

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What type of financial advisor is right for you? Questions you should ask.

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

When you are named a fiduciary , you are required by law to manage the person’s money and property for their benefit, not yours. An important distinction is the difference between the suitability standard and fiduciary standard. The CFP Board has a great list of questions to ask when you are looking for a financial advisor.

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The Other 95%

Brown Advisory

The concept of ethical screening in portfolios is not new—religious institutions have screened their portfolios for years. This specificity helps guide the nonprofit’s board and investment committee members as they carry out their fiduciary duty. The “other 95%” of the portfolio existed solely as a financial engine.

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The Other 95%

Brown Advisory

The concept of ethical screening in portfolios is not new—religious institutions have screened their portfolios for years. This specificity helps guide the nonprofit’s board and investment committee members as they carry out their fiduciary duty. The “other 95%” of the portfolio existed solely as a financial engine.

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

Sara Grillo

Do advisors breach fiduciary duty when they fail to recommend annuities? Should those with only insurance licenses that allow them to sell annuities and/or life insurance be held to the same “fiduciary standard” as Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with the SEC or state regulators?