Not when it comes to the interests of an advisor's client. They win out over your firm's dictates every time, though an advisor should be diplomatic in dealing with their supervisors
Sometimes it's the little things that matter. Sherry Hoffman, owner of the Hoffman Agency, a multiline agency in Ballston Spa, N.Y., uses auto insurance as her ticket to IRA rollovers.
For clients lucky enough to own land rich in natural beauty, they can save a bundle on taxes if they promise to basically preserve the property the way it is forever.