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Q&A: George Kinder on His Call for a New Fiduciary Standard

Wealth Management

In his new book, the ‘father of life planning’ advocates for a broader fiduciary duty, one that extends to all institutions. Here’s how advisors play into that grand vision.

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Adviser links: in times like these

Abnormal Returns

(kitces.com) Matt Zeigler talks with Danika Waddell, founder of Xena Financial Planning. nextavenue.org) Advisers Clients prefer advisers with a fiduciary duty. epsilontheory.com) Aging How financial literacy declines with age. knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu) Why advisers may spot dementia in clients first.

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RIA Code Of Ethics: Important Nuances To Note In Relatively Straightforward Requirements

Nerd's Eye View

All investment advisers are fiduciaries that owe a duty of care and loyalty to their clients, and, in an ideal world, advisory firms and their staff would abide by these requirements without the need for a prescriptive code of ethics.

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Personal finance links: the burden of social debt

Abnormal Returns

blas.com) Personal finance Eight things to look for in a financial advisor including 'a fiduciary duty.' whitecoatinvestor.com) A look at ways to provide inter-generational wealth transfer absent a trust including 529 plans. (morningstar.com) Some insights from Felix Dennis including 'Never loan money to friends or family.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Feb 18-19)

Nerd's Eye View

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When Are Advisors (Financially) Liable For Negligent Investment Advice? (And Who Pays For It)

Nerd's Eye View

For example, if an advisor recommends an investment that prioritizes the commission they would receive rather than any benefit the client would derive from it, they could incur fines and sanctions for violating their fiduciary duty as an advisor.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 20-21)

Nerd's Eye View

Nevertheless, there is potential for many individual RIAs to expand their staffing further, with the addition of specialized planning and operations roles being seen as a potential avenue to boost firm growth. in 2023, the RIA space showed significantly more strength, with 10.4%