The Difference Between a Functionary and a Fiduciary
In the past clients always ask us what the difference of Functionary and Fiduciary is. So we created a small chart so you can compare the differences.
| Functionary | Fiduciary |
| Low Level | High Level |
| Low Relationship | High Relationship |
| Asumes Little Responsibility | Accepts High Responsibility |
| Uses Low Skill | Masters High Skill |
| Records Information | Percieves Information |
| Responds to Needs | Anticipates Needs |
| Processes Data | Interprets Data |
| Narrow Picture Viewpoint | Big Picture Viewpoint |
| Delivers Information | Advises and Consults |
| Other-Directed | Self-Directed |
| Minimum Legal Responsibility | Maximum Legal Responsibility |
| Employee | Partner |
| Does the Tack | Owns the Result |
| Tells and Sells | Educates and Guides |
| Stays out of Decision Making | Involved in Decision-Making |
| Follows Rules and Procedures | Uses Judgment and Intuition |
| Replaceable | Irreplaceable |
| Minimally Paid | Highly Paid |