Reference · Glossary

Fiduciary duty

Legal obligation to act **in a client’s best interest** — applies to advisors, trustees, and some corporate roles.

#When to use

Deciding whether AI can recommend trades, allocations, or financial products to customers.

#When not to

Generic budgeting tips without personalized product recommendations.

#Example

Robo-advisor features require licensed oversight; chatbot cannot pick stocks for retail users without compliance review.