I wondered as an advisor who primarily was operating using asset-based fees if you guys have any templates or samples of the contracts which an advisor might use if he wished to switch to a flat annual retainer, which I know Bill recommends. When I set up my RIA firm the compliance firm drafted all my contracts and ADVs etc. using asset-based fee terminology and language. I just wondered if you might have a sample or template of what a client contract might look like for an annual retainer practice?

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Last updated: 20 Nov, 2019

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