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

Sara Grillo

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? These meetups are free and the goal is to learn from each other about how to grow and manage a transparent practice for the benefit of clients.

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

The fiduciary standard is important because it defined parameters for behaviors impacting the way that financial advisors treat their clients. A fiduciary provides advice and counsel that is solely in the best interest of the client. It’s confusing to the client and unfortunately that confusion is waged onto them on purpose.

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

We talked about: What is the best, fairest fee model for the client? Does the way you are paid dictate how you serve clients? Are clients capable of determining when your fees are too high or should there be some other standard that fees are measured against (e.g. Does it matter that clients know the fees they are paying?

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List of Financial Advisors for small accounts

Sara Grillo

Pure fiduciaries These are advisors who hold no insurance or brokerage licenses and are considered pure fiduciaries. The fiduciary standard is important because it defined parameters for behaviors impacting the way that financial advisors treat their clients. So they are actually starting their investment journeys with me.

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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

He is a flat fee advisor; not a licensed insurance agent. Yet the investment and insurance communities seem to be on two different sides of the fence when it comes to a solution. With annuities now being able to be offered in 401k plans, the playing field has changed. Scott Salaske , CEO of Firstmetric.

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

” It brings to light the fundamental question of the role that institutions play in client outcomes, whether those institutions are truly putting the interests of the retail investor over those of their members, and the delicate balance between governance standards and the oppression of individual autonomy.

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

Sara Grillo

JR: The advisors were as much the victims as their clients were, and the brokerage firm would say they were all inappropriate behavior, so they’re all disclosures. Option rate securities were… 0:14:54.9 So it’s very difficult to do that. It is kind of a case by case thing. I still have to argue in that regard.

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