| CODE OF ETHICS |
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The American
Association of Daily Money Managers is committed to promoting
high standards of client services provided by its members.
As Daily Money Managers (DMMs), we provide personal business assistance to
clients who have difficulty managing their personal monetary and business
affairs.
DMMs shall have concern for the well being of their clients.
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DMMs shall
provide services in an equitable manner for all clients.
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DMMs shall
not exploit their clients financially, socially, emotionally, sexually,
physically or in any other manner. DMMs shall avoid those relationships or
activities that interfere with professional judgment and objectivity.
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DMMs shall
disclose any affiliations that may pose a conflict of interest.
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DMMs shall
not exploit a relationship with a client for personal or financial gain.
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DMMs shall
strive to ensure fees are fair, reasonable and commensurate with
the services performed. All fees for daily money management services are to be
discussed with the client or other person accepting responsibility for payment
prior to the initiation of services.
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DMMs shall
take all precautions to avoid harm to the client or his or her property.
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DMMs shall
respect the rights of their clients.
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DMMs shall
protect the client's right to privacy and confidentiality in accordance
with the laws of the state where the services are performed.
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DMMs shall
maintain detailed, accurate, financial records for the client, based
on information made available from client. (Deposits into and withdrawals from
financial accounts shall be documented in terms of the source of the deposit
and
the purpose of the expenditure.)
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DMMs shall
achieve and maintain high standards of competence.
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DMMs shall
accurately represent their professional experience and training when
requested by their client, client's family or someone looking out for the
client,
prospective client and other professionals.
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DMMs shall
keep current with issues affecting their clients (health insurance,
consumer
fraud, etc.)
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DMMs shall
keep current with public and private services available to their clients,
for use in resource referrals.
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DMMs shall
refer clients to other service providers or consult with other service
providers when additional knowledge and expertise are required.
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DMMs shall
define his/her role clearly to other professionals.
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DMMs shall
treat clients, family members, colleagues and other professionals
with
fairness, discretion and integrity.
For more information on the American Association of Daily Money Managers,
go to:
www.aadmm.com