Rick Ferri on adviser fees, Jason Kane on class-action lawsuit against GPB Capital

Episode 36

Episode Summary

Rick Ferri joins to discuss his latest call for a change in adviser fees. Is charging 1% of AUM fair to clients? Attorney Jason Kane discusses his firm's class-action lawsuit against embattled GPB Capital. Will investors see their money again?

Episode Notes

Interview with Jason Kane 1:00-18:30

  • GPB Capital background
  • The charges against GPB
  • Blurred lines over accredited investors; is this a private placement problem or a GPB problem?
  • How far the GPB problems went
  • The battle over remaining assets

Interview with Rick Ferri 18:45-45:30

  • Rick Ferri’s background and how low fees can work out for the adviser
  • Why are ongoing portfolio management fees so high?
  • The fiduciary element
  • Fee-based and what the market "will bear"
  • Customers' lack of awareness on fee levels
  • The next generation of advisers and the outlook on fees in the industry

Guest Bios: 

Rick Ferri

Jason Kane

Relevant Article: Kitces report reignites debate over advisory fees

Relevant Article: SEC wants independent monitor to run GPB amid fraud charges

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