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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

Legal definition of the fiduciary standard To quote directly from a paper by Attorney Lorna Schnase , two bodies of law form the legal basis for the fiduciary standard: Common law: Under common law principles of agency, an investment adviser, as agent, owes fiduciary duties to its client, as principal.3

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6 Tips to Avoid Financial Fraud and Guard Your Investments

WiserAdvisor

Keep your financial information confidential: Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most people were wary of sharing their financial information online. From opening bank accounts, applying for loans, filing licenses, opening investment accounts to buying a home – everything is now online. of the salesperson.

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

Sara Grillo

He is a flat fee advisor; not a licensed insurance agent. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” Scott Salaske , CEO of Firstmetric.