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Fiduciary Papers #13: Stockbrokers and Insurance Agents: The Use of Titles May Trigger Fiduciary Status Under State Common Law (and Now Under ERISA)

Ron A. Rhodes

Can the use of a title – such as “financial planner” (or CFP) or “financial consultant” or “wealth manager” or “investment consultant” or similar – by the registered represent of…

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Crypto – just a rock, or a good investment? (debate got wild)

Sara Grillo

Today we’re gonna WAKA WAKA BREAK IT DOWN to the question, “Is crypto a good investment or is it as valueless as a rock?” I am a CFA® charterholder and I used to be a financial advisor. Is crypto a good investment, or does it suck? Wright: We should separate custody from the ability to provide investment advice on those assets.

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Provide Clients with Financial Peace of Mind: Pursue a Certified Financial Planner® Certification

International College of Financial Planning

They offer tailored recommendations, from shortlisting financial goals to handpicking the finest investments. While many financial advisors find their niche in investment firms, banks, and insurance sanctuaries, some trailblazers opt for independence, establishing their advisory havens. Where Do They Shine?

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10 Tuesday AM Reads

The Big Picture

You’d be amazed at how many financial advisors, insurance brokers acting as financial advisors, financial planners, wirehouse wealth managers, financial consultants and other assorted intermediaries in this business could not for the life of them look at this chart and give you a straight answer.

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Jason Pereira on Using AI to Optimize and Grow Your Financial Planning Practice

Steve Sanduski

Guest: Jason Pereira , Partner & Senior Financial Consultant at Woodgate Financial Inc. Jason is a financial planner, writer, speaker, teacher, and podcast host with 20 years of experience in finance, practice management, and fintech. in Toronto.

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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

By Craig Lemoine, Director of Consumer Investment Research . We speak a secret language in financial planning. So much of our world is filled with abbreviations surrounding insurance and investment products, processes, education and accomplishments. . CFP ® – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER.

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What are the Different Types of Financial Advisors?

WiserAdvisor

These professionals also hold expertise in various fields, such as retirement planning, tax management, estate planning, investment management, insurance, debt management, wealth management, and more. Below are the different kinds of financial advisors you may choose from: 1.