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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! I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Do you agree?

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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

In this blog, we’ll break down industry jargon, share what various credentials indicate and explain why the financial services industry is so regulated. . Registration Standards for Financial Advisors. The first step in the competency stairway is regulatory compliance. . ChFC ® – Chartered Financial Consultant.

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7 Ways to Optimize Your Google Business Profile To Get More Local Traffic

FMG

It’s not only incredibly beneficial to financial advisors but something we consider a necessity. However, they offer plenty of specific categories for the financial services industry. While tools like Google Analytics, Google Trends, and Google Search Console allow businesses to understand how their site can rank better.

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Should the CFP Board police financial advisor “bad apples”? The debate continues! (Part Two)

Sara Grillo

Assuming we all agree that financial planning does not yet meet the standard for being considered a” profession”, what do you believe is required in order for that to happen? The debaters are: Robert Wright, CFP®, a financial consultant with Advocacy Wealth Management. Salaske: What is an investment advisor?

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

The debaters include: Robert Wright, CFP®, a financial consultant with Advocacy Wealth Management. John Robinson (“JR”), Founder of Financial Planning Hawaii, Inc. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. Verify a CFP® Professional, Financial Advisor U4’s.

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