Mister Fiduciary® Case Studies

Exploring fiduciary relationships. Improving fiduciary behavior.

What does it mean to act as a fiduciary—and how does that responsibility shape everyday decisions?

Mister Fiduciary’s case studies examine how people and organizations fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to them. Through facts, documents, timelines, and questions, we explore the legal, ethical, and moral dimensions of fiduciary behavior and opportunities for improvement.

Each case study organizes information by topic and examines the who, what, when, where, how, and why of significant events and decisions.

Readers can explore the issues and download individual case study files as PDFs.

A Growing Body of Knowledge

Our case studies are works in progress. We distinguish documented facts from interpretations, unanswered questions, and information requiring verification. As new information becomes available, we will update the files and add topics and case studies.

Contribute to the Discussion

We welcome relevant documents, firsthand information, corrections, differing perspectives, and constructive questions. Your contributions can help strengthen the factual record and identify ways to improve fiduciary practices.

Mister Fiduciary® Case Study: The NAPFA Files

The NAPFA Files: A Case Study in Nonprofit Corporate Governance

The NAPFA Files examines fiduciary duties in the corporate governance of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, a Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code nonprofit organization.

This ongoing case study brings together information about organizational purpose, leadership, oversight, transparency, and accountability. Its goal is to help participants understand the issues, contribute informed questions, and support improvements that help NAPFA succeed.

Explore the case study and download issue PDFs.

View the NAPFA Files