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I have been with an advisory firm, United Advisory for about 12 months after my previous adviser retired. UA has been handling my superannuation investment fund but up till now I have directed funds to only be invested into Term Deposits. UA would like me to expand my horizons and utilise one of their advisory firms with tailor made investments for the individual. That other company is Mason Stevens. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on going down this path with my superannuation investment fund utilising Mason Stephens?

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Hi Anthony,

We aren’t familiar with United Advisory however they would be the financial advisor providing personal advice specific to your circumstances. Mason Stevens provide the investment platform where investments are held, transactions undertaken, and they do all the portfolio administration and reporting. Mason Stevens have a good platform from what we understand, and they allow a lot of flexibility in how things are traded and administered, however, it’s expensive, one of the highest cost platforms in the market that we know of, particularly in terms of transaction expenses.

While we make general comments only, as is always the case when making financial decisions, do your research and compare both performance and all fees associated with utilising a service like this.

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