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The Little Known Win-Win Fiduciary “Gotcha”
It is well-established that investment advisers are fiduciaries. Fiduciary law is based primarily on principles developed under agency law and trust law. When you mention fiduciary law, most people immediately think of the duty of loyalty, the requirement that a … Continue reading
A Pure Heart and an Empty Head Is No Defense
Unbeknownst to many investment advisers, it is their responsibility to educate themselves as to applicable legal standards for their advisory practices. Investment advisers affiliated with a broker-dealer often assume that the broker-dealer will keep them updated as to any compliance … Continue reading