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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

Should those with only insurance licenses that allow them to sell annuities and/or life insurance be held to the same “fiduciary standard” as Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with the SEC or state regulators? Are commissions bad? Are commissions bad? David writes frequently about retirement income planning.

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

If their sole method of compensation is a product, and/or they are taking commissions, then in reality it is less likely they are embracing all the values that the standard requires. Commissions are opaque. Rostad is the author of articles, papers regulatory comment letters and a frequent contributor to Advisor Perspectives Magazine.

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6 Steps You Can Take To Invest Safely

WiserAdvisor

However, there are some ways to lower risk, amplify the chances of earning more returns, and above all, understand the market so you can make sound investment decisions. You can use the following process to invest your money safely: 1. Know your financial goals: Your goals are the foundation of your investment plan.

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Should the CFP Board police financial advisor “bad apples”? The debate continues! (Part Two)

Sara Grillo

Securities and Exchange Commission. Staff of the Investment Adviser Regulation Office. Division of Investment Management. Regulation of Investment Advisers by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 2022, August 1). CFP® Professional Demographics. 2013, March). Zweig, Jason, and Fuller, Andrea. 2019, July 30).

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