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By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA CMP™ http://www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org |
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*** IntroductionMuch has been written, said and opined on this ME-P and elsewhere on financial advisory fees, commissions and other means of rumination. So, what method is really best for the physician or other client? Full service, discounted fee for service, AUMs, commissions, wrap fees, ETFs, load or no-load mutual funds, annuities, stocks or individual bonds, etc? Oh! Did I forget the current [higher] fiduciary standard versus [lower] suitability conundrum? And now, the latest fad is the … Robo-Advisor service. Of course, the very need for any sort of “professional” financial advisor is often questioned by the DIYer. The Need According to some research however, a financial advisor can help improve an investor’s net portfolio returns over time by building a portfolio with low-cost investments, minimizing taxes, and serving as an investing coach during volatile times in the market. Source: Francis M. Kinniry Jr., Colleen M. Jaconetti, Michael A. DiJoseph, and Yan Zilbering, 2014. Putting a value on your value: Quantifying Vanguard Advisor’s Alpha. Valley Forge, Pa.: The Vanguard Group. For a copy of the research paper, visit vanguard.com/advisorvalue *** *** The Vanguard Personal Advisor Services With a new offering from Vanguard Personal Advisor Services, you’ll purportedly work with a financial advisor who’s a Certified Financial Planner® professional. Your dedicated advisor will:
Assessment And, just as you’d expect from Vanguard, the cost for this service is low, about one-third the industry average. But alsa, no such relationship exists for medical professionals from a Certified Medical Planner™ Source: PriceMetrix, 2013. The industry average fee is 0.99% annually of assets under management compared with Vanguard’s annual cost of only 0.30% of assets under management. For a copy of the complete report, go to pricemetrix.com. Advisor fees may differ depending on the type and nature of the services offered. More:
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Full Disclosure: I am not affiliated with Vanguard Advisory Services in any way.
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