Glossary

Glossary

Term Book Chapter Definition
Fiduciary Duty Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Chapter 7: Customer Accounts and Their Regulations The responsibility of securities professionals to act in the best interests of clients and place their interests ahead of the firm’s or individual representative’s interests.
Fiduciary Duty U.S. Securities Regulation Chapter 3: The Investment Company Act of 1940 The Act established a fiduciary duty for investment advisors, obligating them to prioritize the interests of their clients above their own.