Our Fiduciary Role

As a Registered Investment Adviser, IFA is required by law to act as a fiduciary and only make investment recommendations that are in the best interest of our clients. This is the highest standard of care required and exceeds the less stringent suitability standard followed by non-RIA financial services firms. Fiduciaries are required to act with undivided loyalty to their clients. They are required to disclose how they get paid and reveal any corresponding conflicts of interest. The Committee for the Fiduciary Standard states the five principles of fiduciary standard, as follows:

1. Put the client's best interest first
2. Act with prudence; that is, with the skill, care, diligence and good judgment of a professional
3. Do not mislead clients; provide conspicuous, full and fair disclosure of all important facts
4. Avoid conflicts of interest
5. Fully disclose and fairly manage, in the client's favor, unavoidable conflicts