Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

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. Who cares?

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Commission Clients Insurance 52

Inside Information

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Rostad is currently focused on what he sees as our best chance for meaningful reform: getting the Commission to revise the Form CRS disclosure so that it provides a clearer explanation of the different business models of broker-dealers/wirehouses, on the one hand, and fiduciary RIAs registered with the SEC on the other.

CFP 40

CFP Commission Education Investing 40

The Big Picture

JULY 11, 2023

And look, I’m a big believer that some of those type commission products are still important. ” Whereas if they got that upfront commission, they’d spend the time doing it. And the key is the difference for people investing early. And then unbelievable managers in ClearBridge and Martin Currie and Brandywine.

Management 215

Management Investing Investments Assets 215

Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Should those with only insurance licenses that allow them to sell annuities and/or life insurance be held to the same “fiduciary standard” as Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with the SEC or state regulators? Are commissions bad? Are commissions bad? He does not think it will be in his lifetime. #2

Insurance 59

Insurance Financial Advisor Retirement License 59

Good Financial Cents

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Schwab Minimum initial investment: $0 Commissions & fees: $0 for stocks, options, and ETFs; over 4,000 commission-free mutual funds. Investments offered: Stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures, and CDs. Managed investment options through Charles Schwab Intelligent Portfolios.

Investing 93

Investing Investments Commission Risk Tolerance 93