The Adviser’s Role

Some investors manage part or all of their portfolios themselves. For most people, however, managing an investment portfolio can be complicated. That’s why your adviser is definitely a formidable ally who can help with this task. Your adviser’s knowledge and skills can be your best guide.

You + Your Advisor = A Team

Your adviser will take time to get to know you, starting with your first meeting, so your situation can be analyzed and your investor profile developed.

To help ensure that the profile is accurate, you should speak frankly with your adviser to discuss:

Your financial picture, as it really is today
Your objectives
Your retirement and other plans
Your needs
Your priorities

You should also see this meeting as an opportunity to learn more about your adviser’s education, skills, and experience.

An Expert to Address Your Concerns

In drawing up your investor profile, your adviser will work with you to establish a long-term investment strategy. Your adviser’s responsibilities will include:

Recommending the best financial products you can use to create a diversified portfolio and maximize your returns in the face of the risks involved
Recommending alternative solutions, if needed
Keeping you informed about market opportunities as well as any developments that might affect your investments
Regularly monitoring your financial and family situation so as to modify your action plan, if needed
Meeting with you at least once a year