Don't disagree man, but without knowing the full in's and out's eg are we talking about ICR's on the managed funds etc? My point was about teh direction and incorrect assertion. A trailing commission / payment is generally paid to the Planner or organisation responsible for client matters, whereas the management fees etc are directed to the product provider. Not the planner (although these may fund the 'trail'.
No disrespect, but just setting out my view and trying to keep the discussion accurate.