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Why You Need an Investment Advisor

One of my personal priorities is exercising and regularly working out at the gym. I often see personal trainers there, helping their clients work out safely, consistently, and thoroughly. Personal trainers can be valuable for people who don't have the time or motivation to create an exercise routine and stick to it. They hold their clients accountable and motivate them to show up and do the work required to meet their goals. I think investment advisors are similar to personal trainers except, of course, that they help you with your financial health. But, they can be just as valuable for many of the same reasons.

Time. Investment advisors can save you a lot of time. Time is a limited resource for all of us, and most people must spend their time making a living and caring for kids and other family. Beyond that, we want to spend time pursuing hobbies or other entertainment. My guess is that one of the last things you would want to spend your time on would be financial planning. There is a lot of information on the Internet that you could spend time researching, but it is easy to get inundated with information overload. In addition, there are thousands of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from. Choosing which ones to invest in can be a daunting task and advisors can take care of that for you.

Expertise. Investment advisors have specialized knowledge to apply to your situation to help you make the best decisions. A good investment advisor will be aware of tax implications of your portfolio as well as have resources to consult for detailed tax and estate planning. Investment advisors are a great resource when you want good advice on any financial decisions that come up. Questions often arise about things like taxes, retirement, and saving for college, just to name a few. Being able to ask a knowledgeable advisor who knows your personal situation about these financial matters can help you sleep at night. Just as personal trainers use their expertise into planning workouts, investment advisors are knowledgeable in various investment options and keep abreast of tax laws that may impact your portfolio.

Direction. Good investment advisors keep you on the right track. One common pitfall for investors is making emotional investment decisions. I have had many conversations with clients who were nervous about economic downturns and wondered if they should convert their portfolio to cash. When I am able to convince them to stay the course and stay invested for the long-term, it has prevented them from losing out on the market recoveries which benefited them in the long-run. Advisors can also help you stop procrastinating and prod you to continue saving for retirement.

Simply put, investment advisors are valuable in helping you meet your financial goals. Just as personal trainers keep you accountable physically, advisors hold you accountable financially and can help you take your financial health to the next level.

If you have any questions about investing or are wondering how you can get started, I would be happy to meet with you for a no-cost consultation. You can e-mail me at gleest@wtwealthmanagement.com or call (928) 225-2474.

Sincerely,
Glenn Leest

Gleen Leest



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