One Step at a Time: An Open Letter to the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard
By Bob ClarkThe Institute for the Fiduciary Standard called for public and industry comment in a January white paper outlining 11 best practices for advisors and brokers who provide advice to clients. What follows is an open comment letter that I sent to the Institute in March
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