Sara Grillo

APRIL 10, 2023

Wright: So if gold is something a client could be invested in and potentially suitably recommended by an advisor, what is the argument against Bitcoin? Wright argues that we could diminish any asset that way, even stock certificates. Gold has transaction value. All value is relative.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

The standard, however, is often used haphazardly, invoked as a sales tool by dual-registered advisors who want to virtue signal, only to be abandoned in a legal context by those same advisors who backpedal into being “just a salesperson.” Let’s talk about it. It’s about how you behave and the operational standards you follow.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

A $100 increase in the CFP annual certification fee spurred an industry outcry, leading many to question whether the designation is worth it or not. The CFP Board’s long, uninterrupted history of putting its own interests ahead of the consumers makes it decidedly unqualified to govern the financial planning profession.

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Good Financial Cents

AUGUST 18, 2023

Professional Credentials Recent updates have expanded the definition to include individuals with certain professional certifications, designations, or other credentials recognized by the SEC. Examples include Series 7, Series 65, and Series 82 licenses. How it Works: Investors start by choosing a suitable investment plan on Fundrise.

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