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Direct plans of mutual funds offer much higher returns than regular plans, more than the difference in their expense ratio

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Both plans have the same fund manager and the same portfolio. Regular plans are sold by distributors/agents who receive commissions of up to 1.75%/annum (on a monthly payout basis), till your investments are outstanding. Direct plans are recommended by SEBI Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs).

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101 Things That Advisors Actually DO To Add Value (Beyond Just Allocating A Portfolio)

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Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 1-2)

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Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that NAPFA has announced that it will no longer exclude advisors who receive up to $2,500 in annual trailing commissions from previous product sales, if they agree to donate that money to a non-profit organization (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 11-12)

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billion (thanks to expected reductions in commissions and the embedded costs in these annuities). could save retirement plan participants $55 billion over the next 10 years (due to an expectation of more low-cost fees being offered in plans) and those rolling over workplace plans into IRAs to purchase annuities another $32.5 Read More.

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How To Diversify Your Portfolio With Artwork In 2023

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Most people have an investment portfolio that consists of stocks, bonds and maybe real estate. Alternative assets refers to non-traditional investments , such as artwork, farmland and even precious metals. To put it in perspective, according to the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association , art as investment is a $1.7

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 23-24)

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Also in industry news this week: A recent survey suggests that advisors who best understand their prospects' and clients' unique needs and communicate their value and fees clearly could be best positioned to win and retain clients Why a dearth of advisor talent could spur additional M&A activity and 'poaching', and what firms can do to attract (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 11-12)

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The report also flagged that profit margins for RIAs remained relatively steady over the past several years (despite strong market performance over the period), with the trend of firms offering increasingly comprehensive service while also discounting fees cited as a potential cause.