Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF®
Ever wonder why so many “off-the-shelf” allocation engines available today tend to look so much alike? The reason is pretty straightforward: The investor’s menu of choices is limited by the engine provider based on similar sets of data inputs and a short risk questionnaire. When you couple that sameness with a fear of placing “risky” investments in the hands of the general public in a litigious culture, you get what you’d expect: Off-the-shelf tends to look a lot alike with limited ‘plain vanilla’ investment options and sometimes, if not often, a proprietary product line.
“Plain vanilla” isn’t bad! However, there are ways a little pinch of something can actually enhance the flavor without causing stomach upset.
You might find this risk report interesting, if not helpful.
Risk Report
Enjoy!
Jim
Jim Lorenzen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and An Accredited Investment Fiduciary® serving private clients since 1991. Jim is Founding Principal of The Independent Financial Group, a registered investment advisor with clients located across the U.S.. He is also licensed for insurance as an independent agent under California license 0C00742. The Independent Financial Group does not provide legal or tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed as securities or investment advice, nor an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment to the individual reader. The general information provided should not be acted upon without obtaining specific legal, tax, and investment advice from an appropriate licensed professional.
