Not all managed accounts are created equal - here's why it mattersBY DANIEL CHOO | THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023 4:07PMThere are several considerations for advisers seeking the managed accounts which will best fit their practice.
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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.