Hidden Financial Adviser Fees Erode Investor Portfolios, Experts Warn
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 13:57 UTC
- Sources: MarketWatch
A MarketWatch analysis highlights how opaque adviser practices—such as revenue‑sharing kickbacks and interest earned on idle cash—can silently erode client returns. The piece outlines two key questions investors should ask to uncover and reduce these hidden costs. It warns that overlooking such fees can significantly diminish long‑term portfolio performance.