Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

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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Don Connelly & Associates

APRIL 8, 2024

If it's like the last couple of elections, financial advisors are sure to see some clients wringing their hands over which candidate will win the White House and how that will impact the financial markets and their investments.

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Brown Advisory

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In other words, investors prioritizing strict fiduciary duty could focus on ESG information in an effort to make better investment decisions; if other stakeholders are interested in sustainable development, that’s also a win. But ESG information is just that: information.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Conduct Thorough Research The financial industry is highly regulated, and individuals and firms that provide wealth management services must meet specific qualifications and standards. They are well-versed in various aspects of financial planning, including investments, retirement planning, estate planning and tax management.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Conduct Thorough Research The financial industry is highly regulated, and individuals and firms that provide wealth management services must meet specific qualifications and standards. They are well-versed in various aspects of financial planning, including investments, retirement planning, estate planning and tax management.

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Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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?

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