TRAP: The Real Adviser Podcast 79 - Consolidator Conflicts
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Sep 11, 2025 Unpack the tension in financial advising as hosts dive into the ethical dilemmas and rivalries among advisers, especially on platforms like LinkedIn. Discover how recent shifts in investor behavior are steering them from equities to safer funds. From financial pitfalls of athletes to evolving fee structures, the conversation is lively and relatable. Explore how transparency and innovative practices among advisors can reshape client experiences. The mix of personal stories and industry insights keeps the discussion both heartfelt and informative.
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Dimensional Matrix Is Useful Collateral
- The Dimensional Advisors 2025 matrix is dense but valuable collateral for data-driven clients and presentations.
- Use it selectively with clients who appreciate historical evidence and numbers to explain evidence-based investing.
Private Markets Pitch Often Oversimplifies Risks
- Articles pitching private markets as a replacement for 60/40 often have commercial motives and simplify trade-offs.
- Private assets add complexity: illiquidity, valuation opacity and long lockups that hurt typical retail investors.
Vet Private-Market Retail Funds Rigorously
- Avoid retail private-market wrappers with high fees and liquidity constraints unless you fully understand costs and hold period.
- Scrutinize management expense, redemption rules and cash drag before recommending such funds to clients.
