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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Other reasons to work with a fiduciary registered investment advisor Legal obligation to act in your best interests: A fiduciary duty isn’t a marketing tactic, it’s a legal obligation and the highest standard of loyalty and care under the law.

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Is a Financial Planner Course (CFP) Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Financial Professionals in India

International College of Financial Planning

As individuals and families strive to build wealth, protect their future, and achieve life goals, they increasingly seek trusted professionals who can offer sound, holistic financial advice. This is where competent, ethical, and client-first financial planners step in. What is the CFP Certification?

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How to Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Fee-only financial advisors are often registered investment advisors too, meaning they have a legal duty to act in the clients best interest. This fiduciary duty is a cornerstone of their practice, providing clients with the confidence that their financial advisor is working solely for them.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 27-28)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that while banks have been able to attract a younger and more diverse set of financial advisors compared to the rest of the industry, thanks in part to their built-in referral stream, a relative lack of independence (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 20-21)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study has found that while total financial advisor headcount across all channels only increased by 0.3% in 2023, the RIA space showed significantly more strength, with 10.4%

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Feb 18-19)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC is proposing to expand the adviser custody rule beyond securities and funds to cover all assets in a client’s portfolio, including private securities, real estate, derivatives, and cryptoassets.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 28–September 29)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study by Cerulli has shown a sharp increase in the number of affluent investors willing to pay for advice, which on the one hand reflects the increasing financial complexity in peoples' lives (while they've also gotten (..)