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How to sniff out a lying grifter in a Form ADV

Sara Grillo

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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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

In this blog, we’ll break down industry jargon, share what various credentials indicate and explain why the financial services industry is so regulated. . Registration Standards for Financial Advisors. The insurance company they work with must register in states where it does business and meet statutory requirements. .