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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

He holds multiple FINRA licenses and he is associated with The Leaders Group, and independent broker-dealer. Matt has over 10 years of investment experience, including a highly technical background in private equity backed transactions and corporate debt restructurings. For advise on such matters, contact a legal or compliance advisor.

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List of Financial Advisors for small accounts

Sara Grillo

Pure fiduciaries These are advisors who hold no insurance or brokerage licenses and are considered pure fiduciaries. Note: Ryan holds both insurance and FINRA licenses. Services: Investment management, retirement planning, fee-based financial planning Note: Rodolfo holds insurance and FINRA licenses.

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

JR agrees, stating that 70% of CFP holders have insurance licenses. #4 Since 70% of CFP® mark holders have insurance licenses, anything they do on the insurance side (outside of variable products) is not regulated by the SEC. Nothing in this podcast or blog can be interpreted as legal or compliance advice.

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

Sara Grillo

Robert completed His Undergraduate Degree at The University of Utah in Economics and his Master of Science in Advanced Personal Financial Planning at Kansas State University. Robert is also an Instructor of CFP® Coursework for the College of Financial Planning Online and on Campus at Kennesaw State University.

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