Understanding the difference between an MDA, SMA and IMABY JACK STANDING | VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1 Managed discretionary accounts (MDAs), separately managed accounts (SMAs) and individually managed accounts (IMAs) are all managed investment vehicles with some similarities. Get articles like this delivered to your email - Sign up for the free monthly newsletter  More Articles |
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Harvesting wisdom
TIMOTHY SCOTT
DIRECTOR
FORD SCOTT FINANCIAL PLANNING PTY LTD
DIRECTOR
FORD SCOTT FINANCIAL PLANNING PTY LTD
With a farming background, Ford Scott Financial Planning director Tim Scott has artfully woven traditional country values into his advice approach and incorporated managed accounts into his offering, reflecting the importance he places on direct ownership. Cassandra Baldini writes.
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