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How does this financial advisor charge 60-80% lower fees without going BROKE?

Sara Grillo

What does low fee financial advice actually look like, from the inside? I’m a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Let’s talk about it. Today I have Paul Barry, CEO of Middle Street Capital. Don’t be fooled!

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How can I be sure my financial advisor isn’t going to steal my money?

Sara Grillo

But before we get into it… Look, there are alot of schmucks out there hawking crap products disguised as financial advice. I’m not a lawyer – so please don’t interpret anything I say here as legal advice. Do your own diligence when you are seeking financial advice. Don’t be fooled!

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List of Financial Advisors for small accounts

Sara Grillo

I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Please subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates that raise awareness of consumer financial issues. It will teach you how to avoid shenanigans, crap products, and other scummy practices that are unfortunately common in financial advice.

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Use this template for a flat fee advisor website!

Sara Grillo

You should get this run by compliance before publishing any of this text. You should ask compliance for them. Before we get into it, I’m assuming you’re visiting this page because you are a flat fee financial advisor. Because transparency in financial advice is awesome! Please note: This is just a model.

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A Proposed Salesperson’s Exemption To The DoL’s Retirement Security Rule?

Nerd's Eye View

When an investor is seeking to work with a financial professional, there's a substantial difference in expectations about the nature of the relationship when the professional being consulted is an advisor versus when they're a salesperson.

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Don’t fall for the BS – use these RAW and REAL tips to find a financial advisor!

Sara Grillo

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. Also, nothing in this podcast or blog can be interpreted as legal or compliance advice.

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Transcript: Brian Hamburger

The Big Picture

Brian Hamburger has been one of the leading authorities in the world of registered investment advisories, broker-dealers, SEC regulatory compliance. And I would constantly hear them frustrated by the compliance department. HAMBURGER: They were just blaming compliance for everything they couldn’t do. RITHOLTZ: Right.