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

Sara Grillo

He is a flat fee advisor; not a licensed insurance agent. Fee only advisors can now purchase annuities for their clients without having to be licensed agents. Are commissions bad? Mettler says he does not have a securities license for this reason. Are commissions bad? Scott Salaske , CEO of Firstmetric.

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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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What To Do When A Loved One Dies: Financial Questions Answered

Clever Girl Finance

Rules about funeral costs Luckily, the Federal Trade Commission requires funeral homes, directors, and other industry members to follow strict pricing transparency rules. However, you can get started with this checklist when someone dies to help you close accounts: Contact DMV to cancel their driver’s license, if applicable.

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Transcript: Jonathan Miller

The Big Picture

Listen, it’s always a good time to generate a commission if you’re a commission real estate agent. There was a New York Magazine article years ago, one of these buildings where it’s dark at night. RITHOLTZ: That picture was in New York Magazine or somewhere. RITHOLTZ: It was great. MILLER: Of course.

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Transcript: Steven Klinsky

The Big Picture

So you sell a lot of houses and you get commission on what you sell. We had Ziff Davis magazines that we sold to Mr. Son and started Masayoshi Son’s career. RITHOLTZ: — and having the guy — the attendant asked me, do you have an even number or odd number license plate? You control it. KLINSKY: Right.

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

Sara Grillo

Securities and Exchange Commission. Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition to his formal Education Robert Wright holds his FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional and holds Georgia Resident Life and Health Insurance. 2022, August 1). CFP® Professional Demographics. 2013, March).

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Transcript: Gretchen Morgenson

The Big Picture

She has worked at “Money Magazine”, “Forbes”, “Worth”, all over the place. You started as an assistant editor at Vogue Magazine in the late ’70s. RITHOLTZ: They just wanted to have a little, “Hey, let’s speak to women in our magazine.” She currently works at NBC News as an investigative reporter.

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