Fee-based arrangements
You can only buy Class F units through representative firms who have entered into a Class F agreement with CIBC. Class F units are available, subject to certain minimum investment requirements, to investors participating in certain programs, such as clients of “fee-for-service” investment advisors, dealer-sponsored “wrap accounts”, and others who pay an annual fee to their dealer, and to investors who have accounts with a discount broker (provided the discount broker offers Class F units on its platform). Instead of paying a sales charge, investors purchasing Class F units may pay fees to their dealer for their services