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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

According to the Consumer Federation of America , When they are marketing their services to the investing public and enticing clients into handing over their hard-earned savings, these sales-based financial professionals present themselves as “trusted advisors” whose only concern is their clients’ best interest.

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Crypto – just a rock, or a good investment? (debate got wild)

Sara Grillo

It was at that point Scott thought there had to be a better way for investors to obtain unbiased advice and low-cost access to the financial markets. Robert is also an Instructor of CFP® Coursework for the College of Financial Planning Online and on Campus at Kennesaw State University. Lee holds a Ph.D.

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

A student of the industry, he also has the following designations: the Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Matt Pruitt, CFP®, CFA®. Charles King.

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

Sara Grillo

Salaske: Yeah, I don’t agree with the CFP Board becoming any type of regulator whatsoever over financial advisors, financial planners, whatever you wanna call us in the advice space. Wright: Well, and to respond to that, if I may.

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

In our debate we will discuss the following questions: The CFP Board harms consumer through its multi-million dollar ad campaigns by suggesting that CFPs are more ethical than non-CFP financial planners and by suggesting that its member standards are higher than those of regulatory agencies. Source: SEC. Source: CFP Board.

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