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Get an in-force illustration whenever you buy a Universal Life insurance policy!

Sara Grillo

The regulators don’t force insurance companies to provide in-force illustrations to their Universal Life policy holders and it allows them to deceive consumers who aren’t prepared to do the math required to know the truth. Insurance companies make Bernie Madoff look like a petty thief. That’s financial devastation.

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#FA Success Ep 325: Building Success In The Financial Advice Business From A Financially Challenged Upbringing, With Brenda Hiscock

Nerd's Eye View

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how, while Brenda was still in high school, her mother died suddenly and she was left with the responsibility of caring for her younger sibling which created a large financial burden that Brenda couldn’t handle despite working 2 jobs and eventually led to her becoming homeless and beginning a cycle of alcohol (..)

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Unlocking Accessible Financial Advice The Garrett Planning Network Advantage

MainStreet Financial Planning

Planning for college Taking a gap year Relocating to another state or country Retirement income planning And so much more In embracing the Garrett Planning Network model, clients gain not just financial advice, but a partnership built on trust, transparency, and a commitment to their financial well-being.

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The Market For “Lemons” In Financial Advice: How Higher Standards Can Lower Costs And Increase Access To Advice

Nerd's Eye View

In fact, even a relatively modest shift to a higher-trust environment (which may be achieved by enacting higher standards) that just partially reduces the incredibly high client acquisition costs of financial advisors could more than offset the entire cost of fiduciary liability insurance from those higher standards!

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Adviser links: helping clients feel secure

Abnormal Returns

downtownjoshbrown.com) How indexing has made for a better financial advice industry. sciencedaily.com) How the pandemic affected life insurance premia. (washingtonpost.com) Daniel Crosby offers another sneak preview of an essay from his upcoming book, "The Soul of Wealth." forbes.com) Why older Americans are at-risk of scams.

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When Are Advisors (Financially) Liable For Negligent Investment Advice? (And Who Pays For It)

Nerd's Eye View

In some cases, that might be because the firm itself is held jointly liable with the advisor (which is allowed when the advisor's negligent advice or recommendations are given within the scope of their duties as an employee). And often, the firm is simply more likely to have the resources to pay a liability claim than an individual advisor.

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Personal finance links: life filters

Abnormal Returns

open.spotify.com) Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with James Choi about personal financial advice and the importance of defaults. washingtonpost.com) Do you need personal cybersecurity insurance? Podcasts Morgan Housel talks about the importance of 'playing your own game.' obliviousinvestor.com) Do you still carry cash?