When clients and friends learn that I went to law school and practiced law for several years, they sometimes ask me for legal advice concerning a situation in their lives or in the life of someone they care about.
My law license is inactive now so, of course, I can't and don't provide legal advice-- but these conversations usually lead into a good discussion about how I approach my financial advisory practice.
The first thing students are taught in law school is to focus on the facts. That's what I try to do when giving financial and investment advice to my clients or when meeting with prospective clients for the first time. If we can have a good discussion and reach agreement on someone's financial profile, we can move on to talk about risk, savings, spending, inheritance and anything else that may affect their financial future. This will provide a foundation for agreeing on a strategy for that individual (or family or small business) that fits the facts of their situation. Then, and only then, can we begin to choose specific investments that fit the profile and goals we've agreed upon.
One of the biggest challenges for investors today is the dramatic increase in financial and investment information. Print media,social media, websites, and business channels have flooded us with news and commentary. I try to help busy people make sense of these often confusing messages...and then we work together to manage their finances and investments in a way that enhances their quality of life and confidence.
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and The Jordanich Group are not legal or tax advisors.