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Why passive asset managers represent high risk for financial advisers

Passive third-party asset managers could expose clients to a greater level of risk and dissatisfaction.

Recently, I spoke with a financial adviser who is increasingly worried that a client complaint could make its way onto his record. A large number of clients have called him, wondering why their portfolios trailed the broader market during the post-election surge and throughout the bull market since.

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Why passive asset managers represent high risk for financial advisers

Passive third-party asset managers could expose clients to a greater level of risk and dissatisfaction.

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