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

Sara Grillo

I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Why is the fiduciary standard important in financial advice? What is a conflict of interest in financial advice?

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What is the cost of a financial advisor?

WiserAdvisor

They can offer personalized financial planning, comprehensive investment management, retirement planning, and tax optimization, among several other things. Moreover, fee-only advisors are often viewed as fiduciaries, which means they are legally obligated to act in their client’s best interests.

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The Importance of a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) for Your Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

This is done to establish a fiduciary duty within the candidate and make them a reliable, upstanding member of the fraternity. What does a Certified Financial Planner do? Financial advisors may or may not have a fiduciary duty, whereas CFPs must uphold the fiduciary standard of the Board.

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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?