How to ready your business for managed accountsBY JASON KOMADINA | VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1 Implementing managed accounts in an advice practice involves much more than simply selecting the right provider. It is an opportunity to refine the practice's value proposition ... Get articles like this delivered to your email - Sign up for the free monthly newsletter  More Articles |
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MICHAEL 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.
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I totally agree, we transitioned to managed accounts around 2 years ago, portfolios are managed effectively and altered very efficiently as needed, reducing risk. This enables me to concentrate my efforts on my clients needs and ensuring I reduce their risk further in other areas that I may not have had the time to do previously. The additional time I spend with my clients has certainly enhanced relationships.