Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For those looking to crack in and get a job at an RIA firm and become a financial advisor – good news! I am a CFA® charterholder and I used to be a financial advisor. I have a weekly newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.”

Insurance 98

Insurance Financial Planner Fee Only Financial Advisor 98

Inside Information

MAY 30, 2023

Another uncomfortable fact is that these BDs have enormous compliance departments which supervise all of the communications put out by the reps and their offices—which is required by FINRA. The compliance people have to pre-approve their communications. Sales are important, but the BD executives won’t be talking about that.

Communication 40

Communication Sales Compliance Insurance 40

XY Planning Network

JANUARY 16, 2023

When advisors start a new job with a broker-dealer or RIA, likely the last thing they’re concerned about is leaving it—or reading the fine print on their employment agreement regarding terms they may be bound by if they depart. 4 MIN READ. New year, new firm?

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Clients Assets Management Recruitment 72

Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

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. Get ready for a rumble, folks!

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CFP Financial Advisor Financial Planner Ethics 59

The Big Picture

APRIL 25, 2023

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.

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Compliance Wealth Management Clients Management 152