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IFA Fees for Pension Advice
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Hi, big thanks for all your replies, it's all really helpful. My current Pension is actually with Old Mutual ( I was close)The new company describe themselves as a boutique Firm, a discretionary Fund manager, Neil
Old Mutual Wealth Life or Old Mutual Wealth platform? - big difference between these two. However, as a provider they are fine. I have my own pension with the platform.
Boutique firms tend to be more expensive for smaller investors as they focus on higher net worth.
Personally, I am not a fan of DFMs as it adds a layer of charges that is unnecessary. However, boutique firms like to use them as they pass all the investment decisions on to the DFM. Boutique firms tend to be more suited to those that use the adviser for all aspects of their spending habits both now and future. Usually, there is a lot of software available for forward planning etc.
As a DFM is involved, I do not believe for one minute that the total annual charges are 1.24%. I now suspect you have only been given one part of the annual costs. Perhaps the 1.24% is just the cost of the DFM.I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.0 -
St James' Place sales rep?I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice.0
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