Has Your Recommended Investment Mix Changed?

Last week we took a look at the investment review process – this week, at a reader’s suggestion – we look at how what type(s) of investments recommended may have changed.

Whether it’s the pressure on fees, industry consolidation, the expansion of flat-dollar fees, or the overhang of so-called excessive fee litigation, there is a strong sense that change is in the air, and that advisors are taking a new and harder look at different kinds of fund options. 

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1. Which of the following are you more likely to recommend than a year ago (check all that apply)?

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2. Which of the following have plan sponsors asked YOU about in the past year?

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3. What are you generally recommending as a QDIA option these days?

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4. What are plan sponsors generally “buying” as a QDIA option these days?

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5. Any other comments on investment recommendations, things that have changed those recommendations, the influences on investment recommendations, the process behind each, or life in general?

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6. What is your role working with retirement plans?

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7. What size plans do you PRIMARILY work with?

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8. Suggestions for future survey questions?

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