/ by Don Connelly / Managing the Relationship / 1 comment
I received an email from Harry in Chicago. He manages a few million dollars for a particular client. That client has an equal amount of money invested with another Advisor and firm across the street, and he won’t combine the two. The client uses the account across the street to pay taxes and expenses. When asked why he does this, the client has a traditional comment – ‘I don’t want all my eggs in one basket’. Harry’s question to me is “Should I leave well enough alone?”
Listen to Don’s answer or read the transcript below.
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Three Things That Clients Often Do – Even Though They Shouldn’t
/ by Don Connelly / Investing Wisdom / 0 comments
During your career, you’ll find over and over again that emotions cloud clients’ investment decisions – clients are not always inclined to act in their own best interests. At times like these you need to step in and be a behavior coach for them – otherwise they’ll end up regretting their decisions down the line.
Here are three things that clients want to do – but shouldn’t, and how to counter them.
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Why It’s Important You Have All of Your Client’s Assets
/ by Don Connelly / Managing the Relationship / 1 comment
I received an email from Harry in Chicago. He manages a few million dollars for a particular client. That client has an equal amount of money invested with another Advisor and firm across the street, and he won’t combine the two. The client uses the account across the street to pay taxes and expenses. When asked why he does this, the client has a traditional comment – ‘I don’t want all my eggs in one basket’. Harry’s question to me is “Should I leave well enough alone?”
Listen to Don’s answer or read the transcript below.
Read more