Thursday, October 20, 2016

Characteristics of a Good Financial Planning Process


 

At Securus Wealth Management, a team of professionals create financial plans for a diverse clientele. Under the leadership of president Jim Goodland, Securus Wealth Management strives to help all clients understand the planning process as well as the contemporary strategies utilized by the firm.

In brief, financial planning assists individuals, families, and organizations create and pursue their fiscal goals. It typically begins with the gathering of information regarding the client's resources, obligations, needs, and preferences. Using this data, the financial planner works with the client to design both short-term and long-term goals, as well as timelines for the achievement of these goals.

Once the planner has identified the desired end result, he or she can go on to develop strategies for their accomplishment. The skilled and savvy planner will discuss these strategies with the client prior to implementing them, so that the client can ask questions and present any concerns. A conscientious planner will adjust the plan if necessary and then begin to put decisions into action.

The financial planning process should include ongoing discussion with the client, who should have the opportunity to respond to portfolio performance. The financial planning process is long-term and highly individualized, and the planner's relationship with clients should reflect these needs.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Offers Annual Conference


Based in Plymouth, Minnesota, Securus Wealth Management, LLC, provides clients with business planning, tax, and investment advice. Led by Jim Goodland, founder and president, the firm includes a team of fiduciary experts to help clients expand their businesses, manage taxes, and retire comfortably. Securus Wealth Management maintains membership with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Although not technically a part of the government, FINRA is a nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to protect investors in the United States. It ensures that the securities industry conducts fair and honest business. In 2015 alone, FINRA brought more than 1,500 disciplinary actions against registered brokers and firms. It also levied almost $100 million in fines.

Each year FINRA hosts a conference where members convene and gain training. The 2017 annual conference is scheduled for May 16-18 in Washington, DC. However, if members cannot physically attend the conference, they can watch audio or video broadcasts live online. Online participants will have access to all the conference materials and will have the opportunity to ask real-time questions. Most of the recordings can be accessed on demand, allowing members to catch up on any missed sessions. Prior conferences featured networking opportunities, plenary sessions, and numerous speakers.