article thumbnail

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

Sara Grillo

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 2010, August 1).

article thumbnail

4 Financial Concerns High-Net-Worth Individuals Face

WiserAdvisor

For instance, you can hire a fiduciary. Fiduciary duty mandates the advisor to keep your interests ahead of theirs. Secondly, when hiring a financial advisor, look for their certifications to establish more faith. Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA). Certified Trust and Financial Officer (CTFA).

article thumbnail

Empower (formerly Personal Capital) Review – Managing All Your Investments in One Place

Good Financial Cents

So, while these advisors can certainly be excellent, they’re mostly unreachable unless you have millions of dollars to invest. What’s more, these wealth advisors aren’t really there to teach you how to put together a budget, they strictly manage your money. Personal Capital to the rescue.