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

Sara Grillo

Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2021, Scott worked for a number of the largest Wall Street firms, including UBS, Prudential and Wells Fargo. The Institute exists to preserve, protect and defend fiduciary principles in investment advice, wealth management and financial planning.

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

Matt has over 10 years of investment experience, including a highly technical background in private equity backed transactions and corporate debt restructurings. Matt founded Exhale Wealth Management to provide comprehensive financial planning to individuals with complex lives, most notably technology employees with equity compensation.

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

Sara Grillo

Assuming we all agree that financial planning does not yet meet the standard for being considered a” profession”, what do you believe is required in order for that to happen? The debaters are: Robert Wright, CFP®, a financial consultant with Advocacy Wealth Management. Salaske: What is an investment advisor?

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