Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

But before we get to the podcast… Look, there are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products disguised as financial advice. Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. Check out this blog I wrote about all the BS financial advisor awards. Don’t be fooled!

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2025

They have more independence over recommendations, which allows them to offer advice that is truly centered on you and not their employer. An independent financial advisor is driven by your financial progress because their business depends on satisfied clients and referrals. They are not answerable to a corporate office.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 18, 2023

Fee-only financial advisors Average cost: $200 to $400 an hour/ $1,000 to $3,000 per plan/ 1.18% to 0.59% of AUM Fee-only financial advisors are professionals who do not receive commissions from selling financial products. Instead, they charge fees directly to their clients for the services they provide.

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Sara Grillo

MAY 24, 2024

But before we get to the blog… Look, there are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products disguised as financial advice. Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. Advisors work with clients different ways. Read about the six core fiduciary duties.

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Midstream Marketing

APRIL 7, 2025

Key Highlights Building trust is paramount for financial advisor s seeking to attract and retain clients. Introduction In today’s digital world, having a strong online presence is essential for financial advisors who want to succeed. They need to build trust and credibility with potential clients.

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Inside Information

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This first petition also touches on dually-registered individuals, recommending that, if they hold themselves out as advisors, they be required to disclose precisely when their work as an advisor ends and their efforts to effect a sale begins—something that is far from clear in current client engagements.

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WiserAdvisor

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In addition to knowledge and experience, another noteworthy benefit a CFP brings to the table is that of being a trusted fiduciary. This implies that the advisor is obligated by law and ethics to serve the interests of a client above their own, binding them to demonstrate loyalty and advise clients to the best of their ability.

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Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Fee only advisors can now purchase annuities for their clients without having to be licensed agents. Do advisors breach fiduciary duty when they fail to recommend annuities? He doesn’t even think an AUM model can be a fiduciary one. It’s not the cheapest for the client. Grillo believes annuities are oversold.

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