A broker or other intermediary who is authorised to sell or advise on the policies offered by any insurance company, as well as other financial service providers They sometimes still have access to special deals not on offer elsewhere
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Independent Financial Advisor In theory, these intermediaries should look at the entire financial market before making a selection and offer unbiased advice and access to all suitable financial products they sometimes still have access to special deals not on offer elsewhere because they may subscribe to a mortgage panel along with other advisers and brokers Together they convince lenders to provide special packages in return for their continued custom The only trouble is that they have to deliver a certain level of business over a year to remain on the panel, so they may favour some products over others
Independent Financial Advisor A person qualified to give financial advice to clients on life insurance, pensions, funds, and other financial products, who is not tied to any one financial institution They may charge their clients a fee for their advice or may receive a commission on the products which the client buys An IFAs recommendations are based on which company and products best suit the needs of the client
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