- Euripides. It is a beautiful trait in the lover's character, that they think no evil of the object loved. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Each character represented a trait that resides in me. - Chuck Jones. No trait is more justified than revenge in the right time and place.
RIAs and Broker-Dealers can be different in many ways, but the main point revolves around compensation. Broker-Dealers are typically compensated by charging a commission on the sale of an investment product, whereas RIAs are typically compensated by charging a fee for advice â two very different structures.
There are two types of people that can sell you insurance: agents and brokers. Oftentimes, the two terms are used interchangeably, leading to confusion about what the differences between the two are. To make it even more confusing, the answer is, well â not much. The real difference is whether or not someone works for a specific company or is independent. Agents that work for one company are often called âcaptiveâ or âcareerâ agents. They will only sell insurance policies from one insurance company.