A mutual fund distributor (MFD) cannot call himself /herself an adviser, unless s/he is registered with Sebi as a registered investment adviser (RIA). An MFD cannot charge advisory fees from clients, instead he is remunerated by the mutual fund by way of commissions and cannot advice clients. S/he can give only ‘incidental advice’ as s/he is not as equipped as an RIA. Fair enough.
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