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When It's Time to Work with a Financial Professional

The Money with Katie Show

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Financial Advisors, Commissions, and Conflicts of Interest

This chapter discusses the concerns and conflicts of interest that arise when financial advisors are compensated based on commissions. It explains the concept of fiduciary boundaries and how it can be blurred when an advisor's personal interests align with the products they sell. The chapter also introduces registered investment advisors (RIAs) who provide financial advice as fiduciaries and investment advisor representatives (IARs) who focus specifically on securities.

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