Fiduciary Oath

The Financial Consulate is a proud member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) – the country’s leading association of Fee-Only financial advisors who adhere to a fiduciary standard.  As members we are committed to a Fiduciary Oath that commits us to our clients and let’s you know we are only working in your best interests.

The Fiduciary Oath

The advisor shall exercise his/her best efforts to act in good faith and in the best interests of the client. The advisor shall provide written disclosure to the client prior to the engagement of the advisor, and thereafter throughout the term of the engagement, of any conflicts of interest, which will or reasonably may compromise the impartiality or independence of the advisor.

The advisor, or any party in which the advisor has a financial interest, does not receive any compensation or other remuneration that is contingent on any client's purchase or sale of a financial product. The advisor does not receive a fee or other compensation from another party based on the referral of a client or the client's business.

What the Fiduciary Oath means to you:

• The advisor shall always act in good faith and with candor.
• The advisor shall be proactive in disclosure of any possible conflicts of interest.
• The advisor shall not accept any referral fees or compensation that is contingent upon the purchase or sale of a financial product.