Whose Fiduciary Standard Are You Using?
April 27, 2022 By Jon Henschen, FA Financial Advisor The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation Best Interest is not only confusing to clients. It’s confusing to financial advisors as well. One advisor told me that he now adheres to a fiduciary standard because of this regulation. My response: “Well, not really!” While the regulation requires advisors to put clients’ interests ahead of their own at the time of a securities transaction, a true fiduciary standard asks you to put clients ahead at all times. It’s not limited to the time and date of a particular trade. Take a group whose view on the matter is likely more orthodox: CFP mark holders. Those holding the designation have three core duties: The duty of care. They must act with the care, skill, prudence and diligence that a prudent...