Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 11, 2023

What does low fee financial advice actually look like, from the inside? For those of you new to my blog, my name is Sara G. I’m a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. Don’t be fooled!

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Midstream Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Key Highlights The financial advice world is changing. RIAs must understand and follow SEC marketing rules to meet their ethical and legal needs. They need to put in more effort to attract prospective clients looking for financial advice. This helps them draw in new clients who need financial advice.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In this blog, Scott Salaske of Firstmetric and I discuss the proper way to read a Form ADV so that you can get the information you need to make an informed choice and avoid working with a financial advisor who is a lying, deceptive grifter. This is super important for anyone looking to pick a good financial advisor.

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Steve Sanduski

OCTOBER 24, 2023

But there’s a fruitful middle ground between AI’s future potential and current limitations where advisors can find practical ways to streamline processes and focus more of their time on the human side of financial advice. Ethical and compliance challenges advisors need to address as they add AI to their workflows.

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Sara Grillo

JUNE 17, 2024

But before we get into it… Look, there are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products disguised as financial advice. Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. I wrote a bunch of consumer advocacy blogs here to protect people from all the BS.

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International College of Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At the heart of this profession lies the financial planner certification, a credential that not only signifies expertise but also opens doors to significant career opportunities. This certification is recognized globally and is considered a benchmark for competence and professionalism in financial planning.

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eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A recent announcement regarding cryptocurrency from the CFP Board provided advice on crypto-related investments stating CFPs® are neither required nor prohibited from providing advice related to cryptocurrency, but “should do so with caution.” Those seeking professional advice may do so by consulting with a professional advisor.

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Sara Grillo

JUNE 24, 2024

But before we get into it… Look, there are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products disguised as financial advice. Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. I wrote a bunch of consumer advocacy blogs here to protect people from all the BS.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

The Transparent Advisor Movement’s mission is to promote ideals of clarity, modesty, integrity, dignity, and client advocacy in all aspects of financial advice, with a special focus on Advice Only, Flat Fee, and Hourly service models. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Michael Kitces is another household name among financial advisors who needs no introduction. He’s probably THE top influencer for financial advisors thanks to his blog, Nerd’s Eye View , and his Twitter —both of which have cult-like followings. . Lazetta believes that solid financial advice is not just for the 1%.

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International College of Financial Planning

APRIL 25, 2024

This certification is recognized globally and showcases a deep, systematic understanding of personal financial management, including investment planning, risk management, tax planning, and retirement planning. What Is a Certified Financial Planner®?

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Sara Grillo

MAY 24, 2024

Financial advisor fees can be reduced – here are some ways. But before we get to the blog… Look, there are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products disguised as financial advice. Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. Don’t be fooled!

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

But before we get to the podcast… Look, there are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products disguised as financial advice. Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. I wrote a bunch of consumer advocacy blogs here to protect people from all the BS.

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International College of Financial Planning

MARCH 31, 2023

Wealth management involves a range of financial services as an investment, finance, real estate, tax, and risk management. Wealth managers specialize in managing wealth and providing financial advice to their clients.

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Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Before we get into it, I’m assuming you’re visiting this page because you are a flat fee financial advisor. Because transparency in financial advice is awesome! Please view my Code of Ethics here (insert hyperlink). Also, nothing in this podcast or blog can be interpreted as legal or compliance advice.

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It shows you are a reliable partner who cares about your clients’ financial health. The Importance of Content Marketing for Financial Advisors Content marketing can help your brand stand out. By making helpful and interesting content often, you show that you are a reliable choice for financial advice.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 25, 2023

Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. It will teach you how to avoid shenanigans, crap products, and other scummy practices that are unfortunately common in financial advice. I wrote a bunch of consumer advocacy blogs here to protect people from all the BS.

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International College of Financial Planning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Regulatory Framework Governing Financial Advisors In many countries, the financial sector is governed by stringent regulations. These regulations dictate who is qualified to offer professional financial advice, beyond merely sharing opinions on financial markets.

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International College of Financial Planning

MAY 20, 2024

Opting for a job oriented course after graduation in wealth management can be particularly advantageous, offering a direct route into a vibrant and lucrative financial sector. Highlight your achievements, relevant certifications, and any specific projects that align with the industry’s needs. Progression to Middle Management: Asst.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Create quality blogs, articles, and videos addressing their needs. Offering Personalized Financial Advice Through Video Marketing In today’s world, people really like visuals. This is why video marketing works well for financial advisors. Basic financial advice doesnt work anymore.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 10, 2023

If you have an analytical mindset, a keen interest in the financial markets, and the desire to help others achieve their financial goals, a career as an investment advisor may be the perfect fit. By meeting these criteria, you demonstrate your commitment to providing reliable and knowledgeable financial advice to clients.

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Inside Information

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Doctors, CPAs and (to some extent) lawyers have this built into their codes of ethics and professional DNA—and why should advisors be any different? If you’re looking for sound financial advice on any important topic, come in and let us see if we can help you. If we can’t, we’ll tell you, and help you find someone who can.

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Sara Grillo

JUNE 2, 2022

This blog is not for the faint of heart. I am writing it because I’m sick of the BS narratives perpetrated by the financial media, a prime example being the Barron’s Top Advisor List. There are other nonsense financial advisor rankings such as Forbes and CNBC that I rip apart here too. What about ethics?

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Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital world, having a good social media plan is very important for financial advisors who want to succeed. They help build brand awareness, attract potential clients, and share your expertise in financial services. On this page, you can share your blog posts, articles, videos, and other social content.

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The Big Picture

JUNE 6, 2023

He started a blog, which eventually became a podcast and a book, and is now a Netflix series. So, you start the blog in 2004, more or less. SETHI: The blog was not some master genius stroke. You’re like, I’m going to blog for 20 years and then Netflix is going to come along. So, I started a blog.

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Sara Grillo

MARCH 13, 2023

For those of you who are new to my blog, my name is Sara. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” Do ESG funds suck? What’s up with these semi-transparent ETFs?

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 9, 2023

in all aspects of financial advice, with a special focus on Advice Only, Flat Fee, and Hourly service models. The goal of the Transparent Advisor Movement is to create the country’s best financial advisors – the most ethical, effective, and successful financial advisors that the industry has ever seen in its history.

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WiserAdvisor

JANUARY 3, 2024

Starting your journey of saving for retirement is a pivotal financial goal. There is a vast pool of financial advice about how you can reach this goal. But the one thing that remains constant in this advice is that investing is essential to secure a comfortable retirement.

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Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For those of you who are new to my blog, my name is Sara. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” Scott Salaske , CEO of Firstmetric.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

John Robinson (“JR”), Founder of Financial Planning Hawaii, Inc. For those of you who are new to my blog, my name is Sara. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. JR will be on the “against” team. Scott Salaske of Firstmetric. Scott will be on the “against” team. Salaske: Right, now.

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Good Financial Cents

APRIL 19, 2023

The initial downtime you put into passive income can be as involved as starting a blog or as simple as logging into a robo-advisor platform and investing $100. Assess your skills When I started GoodFinancialCents I was a Certified Financial Planner looking to grow my business and answer common client questions. Buy a Blog 7.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Get ready for a ride as we examine it from all angles: regulatory, ethically, intellectually, etc. The debaters include: Robert Wright, CFP®, a financial consultant with Advocacy Wealth Management. For those of you who are new to my blog, my name is Sara. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant.

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