Investment Manager Comparison
We are often asked how Friedenthal Financial's business model (Money Manager) differs structurally from other common financial services structures. Here is a quick reference guide:
| Typical Fee Structure | Security Types | Incentives | Liquidity | Transparency | |
| Friedenthal Financial | Quarterly fee based on assets under management | Liquid, transparent Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) | Increase wealth given your risk tolerance | Can liquidate at any time | Ability to know exactly what you own at all times |
| Retail Brokers | Commission based | Individual securities | Frequent trades | Varying liquidity | Varying transparency |
| Hedge Funds | 2% fixed and 20% on gains | Complex securities | Reward for excessive risk | risk Lock-up periods; varying liquidity | Limited (Commingled accounts) |
| Financial Advisor (Using Mutual Funds) |
Paid by Mutual Funds | Mutual Funds | Select funds that pay advisor well - Find more clients | Only redeemable at end of trading day | Varying transparency |
| Fee Based Investment Advisor | % of assets (Sometimes also paid by Mutual Funds) | Varies | Find more clients (Limited investment management) | Varies | Varying transparency |
| Yourself | Your time | Limited to your knowledge base | Increase wealth given your risk tolerance | Depends on security selection | Depends on security selection |
The information above represents common characteristics of investment managers. However, there are no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of this publication. Friedenthal Financial, LLC is registered as an investment adviser in New Jersey. The investment adviser may transact business only in such additional states in which it may become registered with the appropriate securities regulators, or in which it is excluded or exempted from registration. This publication is neither a solicitation for business nor an offer to sell investment advisory services except in those states where Friedenthal financial LLC is so registered or exempt from registration.