Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

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. If you’re going out for 20 year term, who cares what the commission is?

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

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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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

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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