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For a long time, there were limited options for most investors. But now, there are hundreds of investments for investors to choose. However, this amount of choice can be overwhelming. Fortunately, an investment advisor can help you figure out what the right investment choices are for you.
Meeting your investment advisor
When you first meet with your investment advisor, they will tell you about their obligations and responsibilities. They should:
Give you general information about your various investment choices (e.g. stocks, bonds, mutual funds)
Tell you how they are compensated for their services
Ask if you have any questions about specific investment vehicles (such as RRSPs or TFSAs)
Determining your goals and expectations
The next step is to for your investment advisor to fill out a “Know Your Client” type of worksheet. The information on this worksheet will help your investment advisor determine the most suitable investment options for you. You’ll need to provide information on your:
Income
Net worth
Investment knowledge
Risk tolerance
Time horizon (how long you want to invest for)
How frequently do you want to invest
Developing your investment plan
Once they have all the information they need, your investment advisor will suggest the investments they think are appropriate for you.
Implementing the plan
Once you approve your investment advisor’s suggestions, you will fill in all the appropriate paperwork to set things in motion. After that, you must provide a way to fund your investments. Your investment advisor can then make any initial purchases and set up any ongoing fund purchases or transfers from other investments.
Monitoring the plan
Your investment advisor should contact you at least once a year to make sure your plan is still suitable for you and discuss any changes you want to make to it. If you have any major life events, such as getting married or changing jobs, you should contact your investment advisor to see if you should revisit your plan.
The sooner you start your investment planning, the sooner you can reach your investment goals! So contact us today!
Mutual funds, approved exempt market products and/or exchange traded funds are offered through Investia Financial Services Inc.
Insurance products are offered through PPI Management Inc., a national licensed insurance marketing organization that support independent advisors with their business, and through multiple insurance companies.
