Ongoing
Support
Focus Asset is a good fit for your financial objectives
and you wish to become a client. Now what?
Step One: The
Investment Advisory Agreement (IAA)
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The IAA documents
respective rights and responsibilities within the
investor-advisor relationship |
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We answer any questions you may have
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You and Focus Asset sign the IAA when
you're ready to proceed |
Step Two:
The Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
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The IPS formalizes
your investment objectives |
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It describes your risk profile, investment
strategy and rebalancing plans |
Step Three:
Portfolio Implementation
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Your advisor
presents initial portfolio construction for your
approval |
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He or she helps you open an account
at selected custodian (or provide Focus Asset with
existing account access) |
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He or she places appropriate
trades on your behalf |
Step Four:
Ongoing Portfolio Management and Investor Education
Your advisor engages in proactive rebalancing, tax-loss
harvesting and other portfolio management actions as
appropriate for your objectives
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He or she
holds periodic meetings based on your needs (in
person or phone) |
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You experience on-going access to
your advisor and the Focus Asset team |
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Focus Asset hosts periodic educational
events |
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You receive access to the Educated
Investor newsletter, feature articles, books and
other reading materials as well as Web-based resources |
Related link: Frequently
Asked Questions |
