Question

Kirby just inherited $250,000. He would like to hire a financial advisor to provide financial advice and to manage the inheritance. Kirby has interviewed two potential advisors. The first person indicated that he would not charge for his advice but would charge a 4.50% commission on any mutual funds purchased when managing the $250,000. The second person indicated that she would charge $2,500 to write a financial plan and 1% of any asset she manages. Which advisor should Kirby choose if he wants the $250,000 managed and is interested in minimizing his upfront expenses?

A. The first advisor because there is no planning fee.

B. The second advisor because the total first-year cost is $5,000.

C. The first advisor because the total first-year cost is $5,000.

D. Because the cost is approximately the same, either advisor could be selected.

Answer 1

Solution Upfront expenses are the Expenses which is charged at the beginning of an activity, etc. Here the activty is of advice for which advisor charge the fees Let us calculate charges (Upfront Expenses) of two advisors:- $11,250 First Advisor 250000 X 4.5% $5,000 Second Advisor 2500 + 250000 X 1% Hence, option B. The second advisor because the total first year cost is $5000 is correct, as Upfront Expense of second advisor is less than that of first advisor.