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

Sara Grillo

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. Why is the fiduciary standard important in financial advice? Commissions are opaque. Insurance is opaque.

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Mastering Finances with a Certified Investment/Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

If you have an analytical mindset, a keen interest in the financial markets, and the desire to help others achieve their financial goals, a career as an investment advisor may be the perfect fit. A deep understanding of financial markets and investment strategies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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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? Securities and Exchange Commission.

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! The advisors made the point that the cost of insurance can’t be separated from the “cost of service” or the commission the agent makes. The commission is the commission. Doug Twiddy.

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How to Become a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner in India?

International College of Financial Planning

This is because you have been failing to plan your funds because of less time, following the old ways, peer pressure, less understanding of the financial markets, and so on. A financial advisor is a certified financial planner who is licensed and regulated to take mandate decisions on multiple aspects of financial planning.

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

Sara Grillo

Ever since the beginning of his 20+ year long career, Scott has pursued his mission of delivering high quality financial advice in a low cost and unbiased way. It was at that point Scott thought there had to be a better way for investors to obtain unbiased advice and low-cost access to the financial markets.

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

Sara Grillo

Are commissions bad? Should the insurance companies themselves and/or others who provide marketing services and who assist advisors in marketing/selling annuities or insurance products also be held to the fiduciary standard? Are commissions bad? Macchia says that agents would be happy to take even a small commission.