New director of football Nicky Hammond, who is spearheading the search for a manager, is a former Highbury team-mate of Adams.

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And, of course, all of this is in addition to the annual retainer the consultant receives from the fund and any manager search or project fees.

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Investment consultants provide various services, such as investment policy development asset allocation analysis, asset liability modeling, investment manager search and selection, performance measurement and evaluation, and customized educational programs.

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