A strength of the steward is the longest-tenured portfolio managers’ average tenure of 22 years at the firm, bringing extensive experience to the table. Open-end and exchange-traded fund fees are a weakness at the firm, contributing negatively to the rating. On average, the firm charges fees on its funds that are in the most expensive quintile of category peers. With the current market environment of fee compression, this is cause for concern, as investors may flock to alternate asset managers over time to get a better deal.
Biondo's track record as a steward is mixed, leading to an Average Parent Pillar rating.
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