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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! The advisors made the point that the cost of insurance can’t be separated from the “cost of service” or the commission the agent makes. The commission is the commission. Who cares?

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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. But if they are acting in the capacity of a broker or agent then they are not bound to follow the fiduciary standard.

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Why useless financial advisor rankings lists should be put to rest!

Sara Grillo

.” And then at the end they encourage readers to use it as a starting point to find a financial advisor. My take on the “Forbes America’s Top Wealth Advisors List” – is this a joke? Forbes also publishes financial advisor rankins. Barron’s Top Advisors Methodology.

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

Sara Grillo

Salaske: What is an investment advisor? 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).

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