How to avoid poor SIPP providers

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Advisers should not have to put up with poor-performing SIPP providers.

The reality is that while some SIPPs are like Mercedes, others are more like Austin Allegros. Surprisingly, though, the Allegros must still be selling, or whoever produces them would be going out of business. With this in mind, how can advisers ensure they pick a Mercedes rather than an Allegro? How can they check what they are selling against the opposition, and what should they really be looking for? What is certain is that if they make the right choice it will benefit not just the client but them as well. The modern SIPP: what to expect One option is an independent rating servic...

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