New clients sometimes ask how often we’ll be meeting.
“I’d like to see you at least once a year — and of course you’ll hear from me if something dramatic happens,” I say. “Beyond that, I’m happy to meet with you as often as you want.”
Being a bit of a wise guy myself, I secre
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The 5 cents remaining in an investment account triggered a lengthy back-and-forth between the adviser and his custodian.
It takes time to explain the investing approach to clients, and often those explanations don't stick.
Outside information about investing and markets can unsettle clients, and an important part of the job is encouraging them to tune that out.
In the course of working with clients on financial planning, some are comfortable enough to talk about parts of their personal lives.
When a client has a request, dig deeper before you take action by asking, 'Why you want to do that?'
