Analysts at Numis have compared charges from the likes of Barclays, Brewin, Coutts and Rathbones to investigate how industry fees stack up against platforms' newly-unveiled clean prices.
Brewin Dolphin felt the impact of removing trail commission in its latest results, with non-core income falling by 40% in the final quarter of 2013.
Brewin Dolphin is cutting investment services for clients with portfolios valued at under £50,000 due to unsustainable costs.
Regional investment manager Redmayne-Bentley has tripled its asset base to £4.5bn over the past three years, capitalising on the demise of local competitors.
The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) has "intensified the competitive environment", according to wealth manager Brewin Dolphin, as it announces profit before tax for the year to September was 4% down on the previous year.