In the News | Jul 16, 2024
DBR & CO Renews CEFEX® Certification
Steven J. Kaczynski, Jr.CFA®, AIFA®, CPFA®, MST, MBA
CFA®, AIFA®, CPFA®, MST, MBA
Loraine MontanyeCFP®, AIF®
CFP®, AIF®
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DBR & CO IS CERTIFIED FOR FIDUCIARY EXCELLENCE!
We are excited to announce that DBR&CO Fiduciary Plan Solutions has successfully renewed our CEFEX® certification. This achievement underscores our relentless commitment to continuous improvement and our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in fiduciary excellence.
DBR Fiduciary Plan Solutions is certified as a registered investment advisory and fiduciary consulting services for ERISA defined contribution, defined benefit and 403(b) plans as a 3(21) non-discretionary and 3(38) discretionary fee-based advisor. DBR Fiduciary Plan Solutions is registered on this public page, where its certificate can also be viewed.
With only 140 financial advisory firms worldwide holding this distinguished certification, we are honored to be among the elite group that has met these stringent standards. This accomplishment reinforces our position as a trusted authority and leader in the industry. The standard is substantiated by legislation, case law and regulatory opinion letters from the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Uniform Prudent Investor Act (UPIA), the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) and the Model Management of Public Employee Retirement Systems Act (MMPERSA) in the U.S.
A full copy of the standard can be downloaded from CEFEX at www.cefex.org. More information about DBR Fiduciary Plan Solutions is available at www.dbroot.com .
Thank you to our clients for your continued trust and support. We remain steadfast in our mission to deliver exceptional outcomes and uphold the highest standards of fiduciary excellence.
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Steven J. Kaczynski, Jr.
CFA®, AIFA®, CPFA®, MST, MBA
Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director, Fiduciary Plan Solutions
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Loraine Montanye
CFP®, AIF®