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Rick ferri portfolio solutions
I'm new at this so please excuse me if I ask a question that may seem novice. I was wondering if Rick ferri from portfolio solutions is the real deal. I know he talks the talk, but does he walk the walk?
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You might read through one of his books, eg The Power of Passive Investing Richard Ferri 2011
Then (for comparison) perhaps read another forum participant author The Quest for Alpha Larry Swedroe 2011
That would give you a good flavor of who they are and you can decide for yourself if they are the real deal.
Each have areas of agreement and areas of difference. Both have done a good job of researching the investment issues. We have the luxury of having both on the forum.
Bob
Then (for comparison) perhaps read another forum participant author The Quest for Alpha Larry Swedroe 2011
That would give you a good flavor of who they are and you can decide for yourself if they are the real deal.
Each have areas of agreement and areas of difference. Both have done a good job of researching the investment issues. We have the luxury of having both on the forum.
Bob
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Answer = yes.
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I had the opportunity meet Rick in person in San Francisco recently, I found him to be clearly extremely knowledgeable, overall quite modest, and clearly of a general mindset of how to do right by his customers. That said, YMMV based on your needs, portfolio size, etc.
Rick will be the first to tell you that he cannot (cost) effectively serve certain smaller portfolios for example.
Rick will be the first to tell you that he cannot (cost) effectively serve certain smaller portfolios for example.
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Welcome! Rick Ferri is a regular member here, so don't be surprised if he responds. He's also in our wiki: Rick Ferri
Have you considered trying to do this yourself, but feel it's too difficult? That's a perfectly fine reason to ask for help. Be sure to give this a read first, though: Getting Started
Are you looking for someone to help with your investments (Investment adviser) or overall personal finances (Financial planner)?
Have you considered trying to do this yourself, but feel it's too difficult? That's a perfectly fine reason to ask for help. Be sure to give this a read first, though: Getting Started
Are you looking for someone to help with your investments (Investment adviser) or overall personal finances (Financial planner)?
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Here's a thread about Rick's portfolio:
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=58709
Are you considering becoming a client of Portfolio Solutions?
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=58709
Are you considering becoming a client of Portfolio Solutions?
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I hope my wife doesn't read this conversation. She'd make me to go out and shovel cow manure for a while to put me back in place.
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Rick said:
ROFLMAOShe'd make me to go out and shovel cow manure for a while to put me back in place.
If I have seen further, it was by standing on the shoulders of giants.
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Micciche57 wrote:I'm new at this so please excuse me if I ask a question that may seem novice. I was wondering if Rick ferri from portfolio solutions is the real deal. I know he talks the talk, but does he walk the walk?
I adopt a lot of his investing and asset allocation philosophies. In fact, my will/estate planning instructions to my wife (who knows absolutely nothing about investing) if I get hit by a bus is to contact a Vanguard CFP and/or Rick Ferri's firm.
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That is true at this time. I'm working hard to find a technology solution that will offer very low cost portfolio management services to clients who have any size account. Unfortunately, there would be no one-on-one discussions or personal financial advice offered in this program. It would be an on-line service where clients select from a list of portfolios based on their self-diagnosed need using questionnaires.JamesSFO wrote:Rick will be the first to tell you that he cannot (cost) effectively serve certain smaller portfolios for example.
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Rick - I have the utmost respect for you and you obviously know your business much better than I, but I have a hard time understanding how it would make business sense for you to get into the high volume, low margin game at the lower end. Vanguard has cornered that market and has ruthlessly driven prices down.Rick Ferri wrote:That is true at this time. I'm working hard to find a technology solution that will offer very low cost portfolio management services to clients who have any size account. Unfortunately, there would be no one-on-one discussions or personal financial advice offered in this program. It would be an on-line service where clients select from a list of portfolios based on their self-diagnosed need using questionnaires.JamesSFO wrote:Rick will be the first to tell you that he cannot (cost) effectively serve certain smaller portfolios for example.
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That's a different market, though. DIY'ers are attracted to Vanguard, but there's also a huge and growing market for low-cost online advice. Look at services like Betterment and Wealthfront, for example. There's no reason margins would have to be low, either.Chan_va wrote:Rick - I have the utmost respect for you and you obviously know your business much better than I, but I have a hard time understanding how it would make business sense for you to get into the high volume, low margin game at the lower end. Vanguard has cornered that market and has ruthlessly driven prices down.Rick Ferri wrote:That is true at this time. I'm working hard to find a technology solution that will offer very low cost portfolio management services to clients who have any size account. Unfortunately, there would be no one-on-one discussions or personal financial advice offered in this program. It would be an on-line service where clients select from a list of portfolios based on their self-diagnosed need using questionnaires.JamesSFO wrote:Rick will be the first to tell you that he cannot (cost) effectively serve certain smaller portfolios for example.
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There are many benefits to offering a solution for smaller and younger clients.
First, I believe we can earn something on the business if it's done properly. This means that we provide the intellectual property (portfolios and fund selection) and another firm does the back office administrative work, trading, and reporting. There are platforms already built that could provide these services at a very low cost as mentioned.
Second, smaller clients become bigger clients over time, and at some point, they may wish to transition over to our full service model were they would have a one-on-one professional relationship with an investment specialist.
Third, it's what I want to do. I think it's important.
Rick Ferri
First, I believe we can earn something on the business if it's done properly. This means that we provide the intellectual property (portfolios and fund selection) and another firm does the back office administrative work, trading, and reporting. There are platforms already built that could provide these services at a very low cost as mentioned.
Second, smaller clients become bigger clients over time, and at some point, they may wish to transition over to our full service model were they would have a one-on-one professional relationship with an investment specialist.
Third, it's what I want to do. I think it's important.
Rick Ferri
The Education of an Index Investor: born in darkness, finds indexing enlightenment, overcomplicates everything, embraces simplicity.
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I think it is safe to say that given the high profiles of several professional advisors on this board, you are unlikely to get an objective appraisal of their abilities here. People are not going to say something negative in this kind of setting.
You'd have to talk to clients and ex-clients to get an accurate picture.
Writing books and articles isn't a plus or minus. It's a standard technique for self-promotion in the business world.
Rick is generous with his advice and comments here, as are others, but this is a great location for attracting clients at no cost. So take that into account when judging any paid advisor active in any media or online venue.
You'd have to talk to clients and ex-clients to get an accurate picture.
Writing books and articles isn't a plus or minus. It's a standard technique for self-promotion in the business world.
Rick is generous with his advice and comments here, as are others, but this is a great location for attracting clients at no cost. So take that into account when judging any paid advisor active in any media or online venue.
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At least with published books and articles people know that the author has done the work and is willing to be judged on the quality of their work. Many advisers do little to no original research. They take other people's work and adopt it. There's nothing wrong with that, however doing original research uncovers many unique things and often leads to non-standard conclusions. It's what forms a gap between knowledge and understanding. Most advisers have knowledge, few take the time to truly understand. I have always tried to be in the latter category.Scooter57 wrote:Writing books and articles isn't a plus or minus. It's a standard technique for self-promotion in the business world.
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To the OP: Rick is the real deal.
Rick Ferri wrote:There are many benefits to offering a solution for smaller and younger clients.
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Third, it's what I want to do. I think it's important. Rick Ferri
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Rick,
Plenty of authors take other people's work and slap their names on it, too. That's a fact of life in business publishing. I'm not suggesting you do that, nor do I have any opinion as to your suitability for managing some stranger's money. I'm just pointing out that the OP is not going to get an unbiased view in a venue where you are a major thought leader with fans.
I've been active on business-oriented forums since the '80s and have seen several very likeable, convincing forum favorites turn out to be a)insane, 2) fantasists, 3) not who they say they are. In some cases it's led to $$$ lawsuits. So it's important to always check people out independent of forums.
Plenty of authors take other people's work and slap their names on it, too. That's a fact of life in business publishing. I'm not suggesting you do that, nor do I have any opinion as to your suitability for managing some stranger's money. I'm just pointing out that the OP is not going to get an unbiased view in a venue where you are a major thought leader with fans.
I've been active on business-oriented forums since the '80s and have seen several very likeable, convincing forum favorites turn out to be a)insane, 2) fantasists, 3) not who they say they are. In some cases it's led to $$$ lawsuits. So it's important to always check people out independent of forums.
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My kids think I'm insane, or at least they did when they were teenagers and knew everything. I hope that doesn't count.
Rick Ferri
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Yes there may a positive bias toward Rick (and larry Swedroe) on this forum. This does not come from their self promotion, it comes from the fact that they espouse the same principles in their approach to investing as does Mr. Bogle and a lot of folks who follow this blog. Keep costs low, stay well diversivied, don't try to time the market, etc. While I have not dealt with his company, I believe him to be the real deal.
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Rick - Big business could learn alot from you, especially on points 2 and 3. Especially when they don't listen to their own employees and wonder why revenue is not growing.Rick Ferri wrote:There are many benefits to offering a solution for smaller and younger clients.
First, I believe we can earn something on the business if it's done properly. This means that we provide the intellectual property (portfolios and fund selection) and another firm does the back office administrative work, trading, and reporting. There are platforms already built that could provide these services at a very low cost as mentioned.
Second, smaller clients become bigger clients over time, and at some point, they may wish to transition over to our full service model were they would have a one-on-one professional relationship with an investment specialist.
Third, it's what I want to do. I think it's important.
Rick Ferri
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By all means - check Rick out. Not only is he a favorite here, but he's a favorite of his clients, the media and I'm sure his family.Scooter57 wrote:Rick,
Plenty of authors take other people's work and slap their names on it, too. That's a fact of life in business publishing. I'm not suggesting you do that, nor do I have any opinion as to your suitability for managing some stranger's money. I'm just pointing out that the OP is not going to get an unbiased view in a venue where you are a major thought leader with fans.
I've been active on business-oriented forums since the '80s and have seen several very likeable, convincing forum favorites turn out to be a)insane, 2) fantasists, 3) not who they say they are. In some cases it's led to $$$ lawsuits. So it's important to always check people out independent of forums.
I would not say Rick is a thought-leader, more of a thought-provoker as is Larry Swedroe. Haven't you read the replies back to his initial postings?, more than half are in dis-agreement.
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This advertising should be removed from the discussion board.
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How is it advertising? The OP is the one inquiring, Rick isn't selling his services nor making any inquiries of the OP.rocket wrote:This advertising should be removed from the discussion board.
Is it any different if I was asking about a Toro lawn mower - isn't the name "free advertising"?
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I don't think this thread is advertising - it's not self-promotion at all.
I do have questions for Rick about his recent Index Universe interview. You suggested that, given the low rate environment for bonds which you expect to continue, retirees may need to keep more of assets in stocks. 1. What is your firm's current outlook for returns on bonds (vs. expected interest rates). 2. I noticed that you were advocating a 60:20:20 (agg/TIPS/high yield) allocation--do you discuss which funds you use for that (ie is it Vanguard's relatively mild high yield?). 3. Have you changed your model portfolios to incorporate higher levels of stocks in response to low interest rates (or only for retirees who have a high withdrawal rate).
As always, i welcome your thoughts. i have always been sincerely grateful for your willingness to share your expertise here on the Forum.
regards, patricia
I do have questions for Rick about his recent Index Universe interview. You suggested that, given the low rate environment for bonds which you expect to continue, retirees may need to keep more of assets in stocks. 1. What is your firm's current outlook for returns on bonds (vs. expected interest rates). 2. I noticed that you were advocating a 60:20:20 (agg/TIPS/high yield) allocation--do you discuss which funds you use for that (ie is it Vanguard's relatively mild high yield?). 3. Have you changed your model portfolios to incorporate higher levels of stocks in response to low interest rates (or only for retirees who have a high withdrawal rate).
As always, i welcome your thoughts. i have always been sincerely grateful for your willingness to share your expertise here on the Forum.
regards, patricia
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Rick Ferri wrote:I hope my wife doesn't read this conversation. She'd make me to go out and shovel cow manure for a while to put me back in place.
You have cows? I think of you as a big hat no cattle kind of guy! A fighter pilot with cows-oh my.
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Rick, you want answer that? He's the real deal in my book. I like him.
Even educators need education. And some can be hard headed to the point of needing time out.
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Rick, was this post by your wife when she was mad at you? LOLRick Ferri wrote:I hope my wife doesn't read this conversation. She'd make me to go out and shovel cow manure for a while to put me back in place.
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Micciche57:Micciche57 wrote:I'm new at this so please excuse me if I ask a question that may seem novice. I was wondering if Rick ferri from portfolio solutions is the real deal. I know he talks the talk, but does he walk the walk?
Welcome to the Bogleheads Forum!
Yes, Rick is "the real deal."
Best wishes.
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+1 Rick is the real deal.
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The only bias in this forum is that we support those who follow "Investing Advice Inspired by Jack Bogle." There are certainly other investment advisers out there. Here are a few more recommendations:
- William Bernstein, see: Efficient Frontier Advisors
- Allan Roth, see: Wealth Logic, LLC
- Bill Schultheis, see: The Coffehouse Investor
- Larry Swedroe, see: Buckingham Asset Management
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My apology for taking this off topic, but, your comment reminded me of a story told about Harry Truman.Rick Ferri wrote:I hope my wife doesn't read this conversation. She'd make me to go out and shovel cow manure for a while to put me back in place.
Rick Ferri
Manure story
Bob
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LadyGeek wrote:
I should point out that Allan Roth holds the CFP® certification.
Rick is a CFA Chartholder, which is really the gold medal when it comes to real-world investment analysis and portfolio management. The CFA Program focuses specifically on investment knowledge. IMO, his analysis/research should be afforded more credibility when it comes to portfolio analysis/management than those who have not completed the rigors of the CFA program.
You can sum up any active fund manager’s presentation at an investor conference in one sentence: “We’re doing well, all things considered.”
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Be aware that Portfolio Solutions only offers asset management services- they are not a full fledged financial advisory firm. This is why PS fees are relatively low (though increased recently I believe). Rick is a regular poster here, and freely offers his advice/opinions, which are generally well thought out and considered. I don't mean this in a negative way, but some could construe this as a way to gain trust to gain additional clients.
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Thank you to everyone for your responses. Wow
You folks are really knowledgeable. Rick sounds
Like a solid guy and I look forward to talking to
A representative from his company.
The fact that he makes a living giving
Good sound advice on clients investments is ok
With me. I still have to learn the difference
Between an advisor and a financial planner. And
Whether I need both or not. Ill keep reading
Everyone's posts and again thank you all very much
For your posts.
You folks are really knowledgeable. Rick sounds
Like a solid guy and I look forward to talking to
A representative from his company.
The fact that he makes a living giving
Good sound advice on clients investments is ok
With me. I still have to learn the difference
Between an advisor and a financial planner. And
Whether I need both or not. Ill keep reading
Everyone's posts and again thank you all very much
For your posts.