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The Basics  |   How Separate Account Programs Work

Through separate account programs, investors, financial advisors and portfolio managers work together toward achieving the client's long-term financial goals.

Individual Investor  
  • Meets required minimum investment
  • Pays a single, asset-based fee
  • Works together with financial advisors
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    Financial Advisor  
  • Outlines investor's long-term financial goals
  • Helps devise an investment policy
  • Generates an asset allocation plan
  • Evaluates and hires leading investment managers
  • Regularly measures investment performance and monitors managers
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    Portfolio Manager  
  • Manages portfolio based on a stated investment objective
  • Liquidity
    Mutual Funds — Typically, money is available next business day (although redemptions may take up to seven business days).
    Separate Accounts — Depending on the securities redeemed, trades may take up to three business days to complete.

       
       
     

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