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Crypto – just a rock, or a good investment? (debate got wild)

Sara Grillo

Robert Wright, CFP Lee: The list of things Gary Gensler doesn’t own is probably very short. ” – Robert Wright, CFP For someone to be able to send payments overseas, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies help with that. – Josh Gonzalez, CFP Wright: This happens in pharma as well. Wright: So is cash.

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What are the Different Types of Financial Advisors?

WiserAdvisor

While there are various types of finance professionals who offer financial advice and services falling under the general financial advisor category, it should be noted that they differ significantly. The SEC and several state and local agencies regulate and monitor financial advisors.

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

pay me for investments, for the easy work that I can outsource to a third party manager, and I’ll give you all this hard stuff for free…I don’t believe that., Matt Pruitt, CFP®, CFA®. Matt holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and lives in Minneapolis, MN with his wife and two young girls. Doug Twiddy. Chris Randall.

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

Sara Grillo

In Part Two of our two part series on the CFP Board, the heated debate continues. We’ll discuss these questions: The CFP Board has specifically stated that it wants the CFP® mark to be a requirement for anyone who practices financial planning. What do you believe the CFP Board’s role should be in the future?

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

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. There are more than 92,000 CFP® certificants, as per the CFP Board’s 2022 measure. Is it time to say “FU” to your CFP designation? Are they getting a raw deal?

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