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Adviser links: serving Boomers

Abnormal Returns

riabiz.com) Risk tolerance Determining a client's risk tolerance is more complicated than having them fill out a questionnaire. advisorperspectives.com) Does risk tolerance change in retirement? morningstar.com) Risk tolerance questionnaires are conversation starters.

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Inspired Discovery: Asking Vision Questions To Focus On Clients’ “Ideal Self”

Nerd's Eye View

It's natural for advisors to begin discovery meetings by asking questions about a client's current financial situation – understanding cash flow, debt, investments, risk tolerance, or even the burning tax concern that brought them to the advisor's door in the first place is crucial for financial planning.

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Stocks vs. Bonds: Historical Returns, Risk, and the Case for Both

Darrow Wealth Management

The choice between stocks and bonds depends on their individual circumstances, such as risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals. While an investor’s timeline affects their risk tolerance and allocation decisions between stocks and bonds, it’s important to remember how long a retirement time horizon can truly be.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Market Investment Terms

Carson Wealth

Risk tolerance and asset allocation? It helps you balance risk and reward based on your goals and timeline. Risk Tolerance Risk tolerance is your comfort level with investment swings—whether you can stomach market dips for potential gains or prefer steady, safer returns. The IRS taxes capital gains.

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Why Should I Hire a Financial Advisor? 5 Benefits of Financial Advice

Carson Wealth

They consider your current financial situation, risk tolerance, and future objectives to help develop a comprehensive plan. Holistic Financial Management Beyond investment advice, financial advisors offer comprehensive services such as tax planning, estate planning, and risk management.

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Can You Live Off Dividends In Retirement?

Darrow Wealth Management

So historically, every $1 million invested would yield annual dividend income of $19,800 on average… before tax. If you own 10,000 shares, you receive $40,000 in dividend income (before taxes) and have a portfolio currently worth $2M. If qualified, the IRS uses more favorable long-term capital gains tax rates.

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Active vs. Passive Investing: Which Strategy is Right for You?

Your Richest Life

Your investing strategy is a personal approach based on your goals, life stage and risk tolerance. Transaction fees, management fees, and capital gains taxes can eat into your returns. Risk tolerance – How comfortable are you with risk?