What is a Fiduciary Advisor?

Episode 12 • February 03, 2024 • 00:15:27
What is a Fiduciary Advisor?
The Atlas Annuity Podcast
What is a Fiduciary Advisor?

Feb 03 2024 | 00:15:27

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Hosted By

Marty Becker

Show Notes

  • Introduction to fiduciary advisors and the importance of understanding fiduciary status.
  • Explanation of the five-part test for fiduciary advisors and its criteria.
  • Discussion of the ongoing conflict between the Department of Labor and the insurance industry regarding the fiduciary definition.
  • Advantages of transferring money from a 401k to an IRA, including increased investment options and managing Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).
  • ️ Explanation of regulatory control in the financial industry and the marketing aspect of the fiduciary title.
  • Definition of a real fiduciary and the importance of verifying recommendations through education and facts.
  • Challenges with big brokerage companies and their limitations in recommending financial products.
  • Recommendations for financial education resources and the importance of spreading financial knowledge through podcast engagement.
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