Developing efficiencies via managed accountsBY MARK JOHNSTON | VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1Financial advisers' use of managed accounts continues to grow from strength to strength. The perceived suitability of managed accounts continues to broaden, with more advisers ... Get articles like this delivered to your email - Sign up for the free monthly newsletter ![]() More Articles |
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TIM TOWNSEND
PARTNER & PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISER
TOWNSEND COBAIN PTY LTD
PARTNER & PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISER
TOWNSEND COBAIN PTY LTD
Tim Townsend is a people person at heart, and using managed accounts he has more time to do what he loves most - engaging with clients. But that doesn't mean just any solution will do. Eliza Bavin writes.