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American Funds Making Inroads With Fee-Based Advisers
FYI: American Funds, once the top-selling mutual fund company, was built on the back of devoted financial advisers, many of whom earned a commission for selling its funds. But today, fee-based financial advisers and retirement plans drive most of the firm's sales. Regards, Ted http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20150916/FREE/150919927?template=printart