No they don't take a cut of insurance business...They don't even take a cut of the FIA...However I am required to use a Brokerage house that they specify and only the approved products...I am required to get approval on all apps before submitting...I guess they can reach out an stop an app if they wanted to if I submitted it anyway.
You forgot to specify who the B/D is. Everything else about them sounds pretty good so thanks for the info.