Hosted by Garrett Planning Network, July 20, 11 am CDT Download the webinar presentation PDF here. Sheryl Garrett, leader of the hourly financial planning movement, says Institute for the Fiduciary Standard program provides much-needed clarity to help investors know what to expect from a fiduciary advisor. […]
Why avoiding conflicts of interest matters in the investment business
In the market place today, commonsense and logic are usually overwhelmed by conflicted product recommendations that are packaged as “trusted advice.”
Why Avoiding Conflicts of Interest Matters
Advisor DNA found in the Advisers Act of 1940 and championed for generations is objective advice. Yet, some reject this bedrock principle.
New CFP Board Standards Are a Good Step, but What’s Next?
CFP Board’s revisions to its Standards of Professional Conduct are out. The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard applauds the CFP Board for making this proposal. Make no mistake. The proposal is a good first step. Two provisions regarding fiduciary duties stand out.
How Should CFP Board Raise Its Standards?
By Knut A. Rostad Originally posted on ThinkAdvisor, June 13, 2017 Simple — ask investors The CFP Board announced on Tuesday that it will release a draft of proposed changes to its Standards of Professional Conduct on June 20. The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard applauds the CFP Board for reviewing its […]
CFA Institute President and CEO Paul Smith urges SEC to “regain control”
CFA Institute President and CEO, Paul Smith urges SEC to “regain control” of the fiduciary standard “by regulating the titles that those who provide personalized investment advice can use.”
