Showing posts with label Jim Goodland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jim Goodland. Show all posts

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.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Market Uncertainties Drive Shift to Alternative Investment Strategies



Based in Plymouth, Minnesota, Securus Wealth Management, LLC, provides independent investment services that span estate and business planning. Jim Goodland and his team emphasize a knowledgeable approach to financial planning that takes into careful consideration goals, risks, and opportunities. In August 2016, Securus Wealth Management initiated a strategic shift away from traditional stocks and bonds, which have an increasingly uncertain outlook in the medium term.
In the June 2016 company newsletter, Jim Goodland reiterated his cautious approach to stocks and bonds and emphasized alternative investment strategies as a current focus. Investments are directed toward each client’s risk and goals profile. Allocation toward alternatives may or may not be appropriate for everyone.
Monitoring the global macro pathway is another aspect of the Securus approach. The firm is keeping a close watch on emerging markets and is monitoring the global banking system issues. Similarly, it is keeping a close watch China, Japan, and post-Brexit Europe, which may present opportunities as market uncertainty prevails.

Spire Wealth Management is a Federally Registered Investment Advisory Firm. Securities offered through an affiliated company, Spire Securities, LLC a Registered Broker/Dealer and member FINRA/SIPC