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02/10/2026 | Press release | Archived content
‘We Have Lost Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars.’ I Thought Our Adviser Was a Fiduciary — But He’s Holding Our Money Captive. What Do We Do
A reader says their "fiduciary" adviser breached an IRA contract, refused to return their money and left them facing significant losses, and they want to know what to do. While the outcome will depend on the specifics of the alleged breach, they may have legal recourse, and, going forward, they can more thoroughly vet a new adviser through resources such as directories like CFP Board's Let's Make a Plan site.
MarketWatchAlisa Wolfson February 10, 2026
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