You work with a Financial Advisor that is employed by a Brokerage Firm. The Financial Advisor is held to a Suitability Standard and shows you the suitable investment product assortment offered through their firm. The products offered generate revenue to the firm through the internal expenses, loads and/or commissions associated with the products sold. The Financial Advisor is paid a salary, bonus and/or commissions associated with the products sold and/or by their sales success as measured against their peers. Some products may pay the Financial Advisor more than others either directly or indirectly.