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What Makes a Good Financial Advisor? The Institutional Standard

What Makes a Good Financial Advisor? The Institutional Standard

Paul Powell
Published on: 18/11/2025

Individual investors can evaluate financial advisors like institutions do—using structure, not trust. Learn how to apply professional standards, assess alignment, and verify advisor performance with evidence-based methods.

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The Fiduciary Loophole: Why You Can’t Assume Your Advisor Is Always on Your Side

The Fiduciary Loophole: Why You Can’t Assume Your Advisor Is Always on Your Side

Paul Powell
Published on: 18/11/2025

Learn how dual registration allows financial advisors to switch between fiduciary and commission-based roles—often without the client’s awareness.

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The Hidden Risks in Advisor Relationships Most Investors Never See

The Hidden Risks in Advisor Relationships Most Investors Never See

Paul Powell
Published on: 17/11/2025

Most investors miss the real threats to their wealth. Learn how advisor incentives, silent underperformance, and poor process cause long-term financial damage.

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The Old Way vs. The New Way of Hiring a Financial Advisor

The Old Way vs. The New Way of Hiring a Financial Advisor

Paul Powell
Published on: 17/11/2025

Why hiring a financial advisor through referrals alone is risky—and how evidence-based evaluation helps investors compare advisors, assess performance, and avoid hidden costs.

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