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Investment is the process of exchanging income during one period of time for an asset that is expected to produce earnings in future periods. Thus, consumption in the current period is foregone in order to obtain a greater return in the future. An investment can refer to any mechanism used for generating future income. This includes the purchase of bonds, stocks, or real estate property, among other examples.

Stocks

Stocks are units of ownership in a company, also known as shares of stock or equities. When you buy a share of stock, you’re purchasing a partial ownership stake in a company, entitling you to certain benefits.

Bonds

A bond is a fixed income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower (typically corporate or governmental). A bond could be thought of as an I.O.U. between the lender and borrower that includes the details of the loan and its payments.

Mutual Funds

A mutual fund is a type of investment vehicle consisting of a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities, which is managed by a professional money manager. Mutual funds give small or individual investors access to diversified, professionally managed portfolios at a low price.

Exchange-Traded Funds

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund and exchange-traded product, with shares that are tradeable on a stock exchange. ETFs are similar to mutual funds, but trade like a stock on an exchange. ETFs are designed to track the performance of a specific index, such as the S&P 500 index, or a specific sector or industry.

Global Investments

Global investments refer to investments made in companies or assets located outside of an investor’s home country. These investments can include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other types of securities.

Annuties

An annuity is a financial product that pays out a fixed stream of payments to an individual, primarily used as an income stream for retirees. Annuities are created and sold by financial institutions, which accept and invest funds from individuals and then, upon annuitization, issue a stream of payments at a later point in time.

Planning Services

Planning services refer to financial planning services that help individuals and businesses manage their finances and investments. These services can include retirement planning, estate planning, tax planning, investment management, and other financial services.

Financial Planning Process

The financial planning process involves setting goals, developing a plan to achieve those goals, and implementing the plan. The process typically includes the following steps:

1. Establishing and defining the client-planner relationship.

2. Gathering client data and determining goals and expectations.

3. Analyzing and evaluating the client’s financial status.

4. Developing and presenting financial planning recommendations and/or alternatives.

5. Implementing the financial planning recommendations.

6. Monitoring the financial planning recommendations.

Investment Philosophy

Investment philosophy refers to the set of beliefs and principles that guide an investor’s decision-making process. An investment philosophy can include factors such as risk tolerance, investment goals, time horizon, and other factors that influence investment decisions.

Brokerage Accounts

A brokerage account is an investment account that allows an investor to buy and sell securities such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other financial products. Brokerage accounts are typically offered by financial institutions such as banks, investment firms, and online brokers.