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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.

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

Sara Grillo

Kelly Nilsson, CFP®, CDFA®, JD Kelly’s journey in finance began in 1992, and for the first 17 years of her career she worked for financial marketing firms and insurance companies, during which time her clients were financial advisors. transgender male and female investors.

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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 you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

He is a flat fee advisor; not a licensed insurance agent. 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.” Scott Salaske , CEO of Firstmetric.

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Should you cancel your CFP designation?

Sara Grillo

JR agrees, stating that 70% of CFP holders have insurance licenses. #4 JR asserts that anyone who holds themselves out as a financial planner, whether or they wear dual hats, or also are registered reps under FINRA, must follow the fiduciary standard. 4 Has the CFP Board failed to address the insurance problem – the “third hat”?

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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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