Financial Advisor Report Card

Financial Advisor Checklist

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1. Your advisor is a Portfolio Manager accredited with the CIM® designation and required to act as a fiduciary on your investment matters.
Yes
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2. Your advisor provides an Investment Policy Statement that outlines your risk tolerance, time horizon and the investment process they will use to manage your money.
Yes
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3. Your advisor charges investment management fees as a percentage of the account value. This provides transparency and potential for tax deduction of some fees. Effectively, this amounts to a daily contract that can be canceled at any time without penalty.
Yes
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4. Your advisor has a defined investment process that is focused on principal protection. This process involves a sell discipline that will move your investments to cash (to eliminate risk) at any time.
Yes
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5. Your advisor has provided you with a written Financial Plan ensuring they understand your personal goals and visions regarding investments, insurance, tax and estate strategies as appropriate for your situation.
Yes
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6. Your advisor has offered to work with your accountant and lawyer to ensure your plan is integrated to provide the best possible outcome.
Yes
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7. Your advisor meets with you every 12 months, involving a comprehensive checklist, to ensure all areas of your finances have been addressed and are moving towards your goals.
Yes
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8. Your advisor has provided you with an Estate Directory to assist you in providing your Executor with a central listing of all important accounts, documents,contacts and any other information they may require.
Yes
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9. Your advisor has a qualified, licensed, team of associates available to answer your questions in the event that your advisor is not available to speak with.
Yes
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10. Your advisor reviews your tax return annually for opportunities to minimize tax.
Yes
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