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Here are some examples of things Ethical Financial Advisors do

Sara Grillo

So here’s a blog about some things that ethical financial advisors do in the hopes they will serve as an example of right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors.

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Examples of great things ethical financial advisors really like to do!

Envision Wealth Planning

Ethical financial advisors are on the rise and are now doing things within their businesses with the hope to serve as an example of the right behavior for the rest of the industry to follow. Ethics matter in financial advice! Ethics matter. Their status could change at any point. It’s ludicrous.

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Average Fees for Financial Advisors in 2023

Harness Wealth

The primary fee structures are: Fee-only : Advisors only receive payment from their clients for the services they provide, not receiving any commissions or other incentives from product providers. Fee-based : This structure is a blend of fees and commissions. Hourly Fee Fee charged per hour of advice. Between 0.5%

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How to sniff out a lying grifter in a Form ADV

Sara Grillo

Any financial advisor who is registered as an advisor with a regulator has to fill out this form for initial approval by either a state or a Federal (the United States Securities and Exchange Commission) regulator. What if you can’t find the financial advisor’s Form ADV? Ethics matter.

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Mastering Finances with a Certified Investment/Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

Different Types of Investment Advisors Financial Planner: A financial planner assists individuals achieve their financial goals. They help clients manage their financial aspects and develop customized strategies based on their needs.

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Financial planning transparency is FINALLY upon us (whoo hooo!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Sara Grillo

in all aspects of financial advice, with a special focus on Advice Only, Flat Fee, and Hourly service models. The goal of the Transparent Advisor Movement is to create the country’s best financial advisors – the most ethical, effective, and successful financial advisors that the industry has ever seen in its history.

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

Sara Grillo

I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Are commissions bad?