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Navigating the Broker/Dealer vs. Investment Advisor Landscape

Tobias Financial

In the ever-evolving world of finance, understanding the intricate differences between broker/dealers (BDs) and independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) is paramount for consumers seeking trusted financial guidance.

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Navigating the Broker/Dealer vs. Investment Advisor Landscape

Tobias Financial

In the ever-evolving world of finance, understanding the intricate differences between broker/dealers (BDs) and independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) is paramount for consumers seeking trusted financial guidance.

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Fiduciary Advocate

Inside Information

Going back and looking at history,” he says, “what is the problem when it comes to protecting retail investors? There doesn’t seem to be any confusion if it is described clearly and accurately.”. A professional organization is interested in ensuring that everybody under the umbrella meets a clear set of standards.”.

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Recency Bias!!!

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

This isn’t a retail investor problem, it’s a flaw in the human condition. But the key benefit of independent, fee-only financial advice just might be the objectivity of an experienced professional that has shepherded clients through different markets and understands the dangers of recency bias.

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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

Yet the investment and insurance communities seem to be on two different sides of the fence when it comes to a solution. Fee only advisors can now purchase annuities for their clients without having to be licensed agents. With annuities now being able to be offered in 401k plans, the playing field has changed.

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Transcript: Brian Hamburger

The Big Picture

So, Brian is not a stranger to me, and we have some shared financial interests, but the reason I wanted to bring him in here is there are few people in the industry who have a better perch by which to look at the world of registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, all of the changes that are taking place in the space.