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End the ‘silly debate’ on fiduciary status

Re: the April 7 article “Advisers gear up to battle Treasury,” not this financial adviser. If an…

Re: the April 7 article “Advisers gear up to battle Treasury,” not this financial adviser.

If an adviser’s name appears on a client’s investment statement, that adviser must be regulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. of New York and Washington.

It is just that simple.

Make us all fiduciaries if you want, but just end this silly debate.

Bradford H. Tharp

Investment representative

Canal Winchester, Ohio

Linsco/Private Ledger Corp.

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