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How to Choose a Personal Financial Advisor

Park Place Financial

Typically, these advisors are skilled in multiple areas, such as general wealth management or estate planning. Wealth Manager . These professionals work with wealthy people, helping them manage their assets and offering related financial assistance. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) .

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CFP Board’s Crypto Guidelines Offer a Word of Caution

eMoney Advisor

When it comes to CFP® professionals and cryptocurrency, the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct dictates that CFPs® should treat crypto-related assets the same as any other form of financial asset. The Fiduciary Duty is exemplified by the Duty of Care, which applies to financial advice about all financial assets.

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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?