Understanding the fiduciary standard: What it means for employers

When it comes to employee retirement plans, some advisors adhere to a less stringent set of obligations - the suitability standard, so it's beneficial to speak openly with advisors and brokers about their fee structure.

By Kyle McDonald | November 30, 2022 at 10:27 AM

A financial advisory relationship is based on trust. Investors understandably want to know that the advisor they're trusting with their money is going to do what's in their best interests — not the advisor's.

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