Question

What is a fiduciary financial advisor?

Answer

A fiduciary financial advisor is an advisor who is legally obligated to put your interests ahead of their own — always. Unlike advisors held only to a suitability standard, fiduciaries must disclose conflicts of interest and recommend the most appropriate solution for you, not merely an acceptable one. Registered investment advisors (RIAs) registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 are held to this standard. When you work with a fiduciary, you can gain confidence that every recommendation serves your goals first. Ask any advisor to confirm their fiduciary status in writing before you engage.

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