- 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.
While an insurance agent is employed by, and represents, a particular insurance company, an insurance broker is a representative of the insured only. An insurance agent is bound by company rules and responsibilities, whereas an insurance broker's only duty is to aid a client. He or she owes no obligation to any company.he client is considered the principal and the broker acts as the client's agent. An agent's powers generally extend beyond those of a broker. A distinguishing feature between an agent and a broker is that a broker acts as a middleperson.