Focus On Fiduciary

These advisors are held to a fiduciary standard...is yours?

“While there are many different models for delivering financial services to clients, frankly the fiduciary model is the only one I could ever even consider using. “
Thomas W. Batterman, JD, CTFA

“By holding to a fiduciary standard for my clients, I have launched my role in our relationship from that of a typical ‘advisor’ to that of a true ‘partner’. This has helped me fulfill my desire to serve my clients.”
Michael Collie, CFP, CFPN, CMFC

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THE FIDUCIARY QUESTIONNAIRE

NAPFA believes that consumers can be empowered to select the financial advisor who will help them achieve their goals. We have developed numerous tools and resources that you can use during your selection process.

The Fiduciary Questionnaire is a simple assessment of whether your financial advisor will act in your Fiduciary interest. The Fiduciary Questionnaire addresses topics such as your advisor’s compensation, existing and potential conflicts of interest, and outside business interests.

Download the Fiduciary Questionnaire and ask your financial advisor (or prospective advisor) to fill it out completely. Based on his/her answers, you will better understand whether or not your advisor holds to a Fiduciary Standard and will put your interests first.

Click here for the downloadable version of the questionnaire

fi•du•ci•ar•y – A Financial Advisor held to a Fiduciary Standard occupies a position of special trust and confidence when working with a client. As a fiduciary, the Financial Advisor is required to act with undivided loyalty to the client. This includes disclosure of how the Financial Advisor is to be compensated and any corresponding conflicts of interest.