feature July – August 2012

Weighty Measures

How to benchmark advisory practices in light of fee disclosures

Reported by

Elayne Robertson Demby

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feature July – August 2012

Behind the Scenes

Advisers need support with fee disclosure and fiduciary status

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Elayne Robertson Demby

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