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 Fee Only Financial Planner Financial Advisor 98

Sara Grillo

JULY 18, 2022

I’ve come to rescue you from the terrible financial advisor jobs pitched at you by recruiters at wirehouse, bank, and insurance company “training programs.” If you are a new advisor or are looking to get into the industry, listen to the story of Jon Luskin. I am a CFA® charterholder and I used to be a financial advisor.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Recruitment Insurance Financial Planning 52

Inside Information

MAY 30, 2023

The interesting part is that I actually believe that some of the independent broker-dealers do aspire to convert to a business model similar to what we see in the fee-only advisor space.

Communication 40

Communication Sales Compliance Insurance 40

Inside Information

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They will create more attractive cultures in order to win recruiting battles, and (separate trait) do what is necessary to keep their talent. A number of thought leaders are cited at the beginning, but I find myself wondering if they would agree with the paper’s analysis and conclusions. Conclusions?

Wealth Management 40

Wealth Management Clients Management Numbers 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?

Clients 72

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!

CFP 59

CFP Financial Advisor Financial Planner Ethics 59

The Big Picture

APRIL 25, 2023

And the next case that was called, this attorney was on the other side explaining why they had a right to recruit this broker. So where advisors are subject to a fiduciary obligation, which you know, that means they have to act in the best interests of their clients. RITHOLTZ: Right. My partner Josh calls this a prisoner exchange.

Compliance 154

Compliance Wealth Management Clients Management 154