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We hit the streets of San Diego to see if the ‘average’ person knows what a fiduciary is. What we found was that people were clearly, well, unclear on its meaning.Do you know what a fiduciary is?
By now you may have heard the word fiduciary, or the phrase ‘fiduciary duty,’ but what does it mean? And why does it matter to you?
A fiduciary is an independent registered investment advisor that doesn’t answer to a company that has their own agenda in what you buy. They are not a broker selling you products. Instead, they answer to the law, which requires them to put your interests first and to remove (or at least disclose) any potential conflict of interest.
A fiduciary offers what maybe you thought you had all along – conflict-free advice. This is essential because conflicted advice, backdoor payments and hidden fees are costing Americans about $17 billion per year, according to the President’s Council of Economic Advisors. That’s about 1% of your returns being gobbled up. Although 1% may not sound like much, a 1% reduction in fees can mean your money will last nearly a decade longerduring retirement.
Learn more about the fiduciary standard here. To be connected with a highly qualified fiduciary who best suits your personal needs, visit Portfolio Checkup.
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