How it Works
The financial planning and advice process
1. Get to know you
Understand your current financial circumstances
Understand your financial goals and requirements
Assess and discuss your risk tolerance
Discuss your history and experience regarding investments
2. Develop a plan
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Develop a detailed financial plan to meet your financial goals
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Design an asset allocation strategy for your investment portfolio, i.e. a target weighting by i) asset class, and ii) geography, consistent with your financial goals and risk tolerance
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Consider and select any appropriate tax-efficient investment wrappers, e.g. retirement funds, endowment funds, tax-free savings accounts, etc.
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Consider the optimal investment holding entities e.g. your own name vs family trust vs Offshore trust etc
3. Implementation
Assess and select the appropriate investment platforms, investment products and investment funds to implement your financial plan and investment portfolio
4. Review and revise
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Meet on a periodic basis to review the performance of your investment plan, and consider whether any amendments are appropriate