Modelist works directly with independent advisors at all major custodians. In addition, we can facilitate trade execution through a variety of TAMPs, rebalancing software platforms, and direct indexing providers — giving you full flexibility to manage your models in the way that best fits your practice.

Modelist is the anti-TAMP. We break down both fee barriers and black box processes to deliver custom models built specifically for your practice—without unnecessary layers of cost or complexity. Unlike traditional TAMPs, the strategies we provide are often only found in high-cost tactical mutual funds or generic, off-the-shelf models that don’t reflect your brand. We believe you should have control over your models, full transparency into how they operate, and fair, unbundled pricing. Our service focuses solely on building and maintaining your models, without forcing you to pay for extra features like portals, reporting, or proposals—tools you likely already have in your existing tech stack.

We collaborate with each advisor to design the best-fit solution for their practice. Our models can incorporate everything from low-cost ETFs to actively managed mutual funds, passive indexes, or even SMA managers. The final selection depends on your trading setup, fund availability, cost considerations, and personal preferences.

Our models are customizable, not editable — meaning we build each model from scratch based on your firm’s philosophy, client needs, and current holdings. You can choose to actively guide the design process with your preferences, or lean on our team to craft a solution that aligns with your goals while transitioning smoothly from your existing allocations.

Yes, we offer tax overlay and direct indexing solutions through our execution partners. We work with you to identify the best-fit platform based on the features you need and your pricing preferences. These technologies allow us to efficiently execute the models, incorporating tax management strategies and seamless integration of direct stock and bond sleeves where appropriate.

You have flexibility. You can choose to handle trading yourself, have Modelist deliver the models to your preferred platform for execution, or have us set up and manage the trading directly. It all depends on your operational preferences — including whether you want to pay the model fee directly or have it billed to your clients’ accounts.

Our pricing is based on the total assets in your model portfolios and where the models are executed. We offer a sliding fee schedule that decreases as your assets grow. Contact us for a personalized quote tailored to your firm’s needs.