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Dan Candura is founder of the education and consulting firm Candura Group. Connect with him at LinkedIn here.

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Ask the Ethicist: How to respond when your boss makes offensive sexual jokes

Taking a stand might clear your conscience, but doing so also might involve tough career decisions.

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When an ultrahigh-net-worth prospect has needs beyond your expertise

An adviser asks the ethicist about a wealthy biotech CEO referred to him, whom he would like to take on as a client but isn't sure he could adequately serve.

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Ask the Ethicist: How can advisers best disclose conflicts of interest related to compensation?

The best way to start is to make sure that both you and your client fully understand the conflict and its ramifications.

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Ask the Ethicist: What should advisers do when married clients have conflicting objectives?

Getting stuck between clients with different goals is confusing and potentially dangerous.

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Ask the Ethicist: What should an adviser do if their former firm violates a non-compete agreement?

Litigation over these agreements often favors the firm, but there are ways for advisers to protect their businesses.

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Ask the Ethicist: When is it OK to allow employees to bring emotional support pets into the office?

This month's question comes from an adviser who wants to know if it would be ethical to ask an employee to stop bringing his "emotional support animal" to the office.

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The case for more prominently disclosing compensation and conflicts of interest

Wouldn't it be easier if financial advisers had to wear the logos of all the companies whose products and services they distribute?

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Ask the Ethicist: What happens when an adviser gets caught in the middle of divorcing clients?

There are several ethical breaches in this tale, and not all of them land at the feet of the adviser.

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Ask the Ethicist: How to make a U-turn after retirement

Can a retiree with a small practice join a firm without giving up her hourly clients?

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What advisers need to consider before starting a separate business venture

There are some ethical considerations that deserve some thought before launching a non-financial planning business.