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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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CFP Board’s Crypto Guidelines Offer a Word of Caution

eMoney Advisor

As cryptocurrency continues to become a more significant part of the investment world, what responsibility lies with financial advisors who have a fiduciary duty to protect their clients? Risks Associated with Crypto. Much of this is due to their extreme volatility and challenges with regulation. Proceed with Knowledge.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Your financial goals and risk tolerance are the roadmap for your entire wealth management strategy, shaping your decisions and the services you require. Risk Tolerance Identify and consider your risk tolerance when setting your financial goals.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Your financial goals and risk tolerance are the roadmap for your entire wealth management strategy, shaping your decisions and the services you require. Risk Tolerance Identify and consider your risk tolerance when setting your financial goals.

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What is the cost of a financial advisor?

WiserAdvisor

Knowing the types of financial advisors and their compensation models can empower you to select a professional whose approach aligns seamlessly with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and overall budget. Below are the different types of financial advisors you can choose from based on their fee model: 1.

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

WiserAdvisor

As an individual or business owner, you have a unique set of circumstances, goals, and risk tolerance that are each necessary to consider when creating a successful financial plan. This is done to establish a fiduciary duty within the candidate and make them a reliable, upstanding member of the fraternity.

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Should FAs Allow Clients’ Political Opinions to Influence Their Investment Decisions?

Don Connelly & Associates

Here we are again—another presidential election year. 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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