Question

What role do custodians play in wealth management?

Answer

A custodian is a financial institution that holds and safeguards investment assets, processes transactions, and provides account reporting. Custodians operate separately from advisory firms. Clients should understand which custodian holds their assets and review account statements directly from that institution.

Last Updated Aug. 5, 2026

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