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IntroductionMarket Abbreviations Stock Market Statistics Thinking about Your Financial Future Search for Advisors Financial Calculators Financial Media Federal Agencies and Programs

Investment PortfoliosModern Portfolio Theories Investment Strategy Practical Portfolio Management Info Diversification Ratings Activities Abroad Trading Markets

Investment Terminology and InstrumentsBasics Investment Terminology Trading Bonds Mutual Funds Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)Stocks Annuities

Technical Analysis and TradingAnalysis Basics Technical Indicators Trading Models Patterns Trading Options Trading Forex Trading Commodities Speculative Investments

Cryptocurrencies and BlockchainBlockchain Bitcoin Ethereum Litecoin Ripple Taxes and Regulation

RetirementSocial Security Benefits Long-Term Care Insurance General Retirement Info Health Insurance Medicare and Medicaid Life Insurance Wills and Trusts

Retirement Accounts401(k) and 403(b) Plans Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)SEP and SIMPLE IRAs Keogh Plans Money Purchase/Profit Sharing Plans Self-Employed 401(k)s and 457s Pension Plan Rules Cash-Balance Plans Thrift Savings Plans and 529 Plans and ESA

Personal FinancePersonal Banking Personal Debt Home Related Tax Forms Small Business Income Investments IRS Rules and Publications Personal Life Mortgage

Corporate BasicsBasics Corporate Structure Corporate Fundamentals Corporate Debt Risks Economics Corporate Accounting Dividends Earnings

What is the Fiduciary Standard?

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Keywords: financial planning, retirement planning, fiduciary standard, suitability standard, commissions,

Who Establishes a 401(k)?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, fiduciary standard, fiduciary, custodian, top-heavy testing, HCE, Average Deferral Percentage (ADP), sponsor, Department of Labor, administrator, bookkeeper,

Who is a Bond Trustee?

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Keywords: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), fiduciary, bond indenture, administration, arbitration, trustee account,

What is Due Diligence?

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Keywords: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securities Act of 1933, fiduciary,

Can I Decide How My Money is Invested in My Defined Benefit Plan?

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Keywords: mutual funds, retirement accounts, fiduciary, banking institutions, defined benefit pension plan, plan trustee, financial institutions,

Should I pay for financial planning services?

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Keywords: financial calculators, financial planning, fiduciary standard, fees, supply and demand, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), broker-dealers, custodians, fees & commissions, commissions, fee-only, fee-based, advisor compensation, inherent value,

What is Investment Advice?

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Keywords: investment advisors, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), FINRA, SEC registration, fiduciary, advisors, CPAs, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, IARD, Assets Under Management (AUM),

What is the Suitability Standard?

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Keywords: financial planning, retirement planning, management fees, fiduciary standard, suitability standard, client relationships, commissions,

What is Mortgage Suitability?

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Keywords: fiduciary standard, suitability standard, due diligence, know-your-customer,

What Does it Mean to have a "Duty of Best Execution"?

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Keywords: stocks, trading, duty of best execution, compliance,

What is the Series 63?

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Keywords: regulations, self-regulatory organization (SRO), securities licensing, Series 7,

What is the Series 7?

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Keywords: regulations, self-regulatory organization (SRO), licensing, Series 6,

What is an Investment Center?

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Keywords: investment, corporate finance, board of directors, return on investment (ROI),

What’s the Difference between a Defined Benefit Plan and a Defined Contribution Plan?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, fringe benefits, pension, defined contribution, defined benefit,

How Does a 401(k) Work?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, broker-dealers, RMDs, ERISA, TPA, custodian company, participation rates, top-heavy testing, safe harbor plans,

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