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Suitability Rule

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004766

A regulatory standard requiring financial professionals, such as brokers and investment advisors, to recommend only those investments that are appropriate for a client's financial situation, investment objectives, and risk tolerance. This rule aims to protect investors from being placed into unsuitable products. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) enforces suitability rules for broker-dealers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004766
FieldLaw
Record as JSON
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  "definition": "A regulatory standard requiring financial professionals, such as brokers and investment advisors, to recommend only those investments that are appropriate for a client's financial situation, investment objectives, and risk tolerance. This rule aims to protect investors from being placed into unsuitable products. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) enforces suitability rules for broker-dealers.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/suitability-rule/"
}

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