Investment-related issues

37 votes

Under consideration Suggested by: Mike (07 May, '21) • Upvoted: 24 Feb, '23 • Comments: 19

Comments: 19

08 Nov, '19
Richard L Bergen Merged
Flowchart or Checklist to help advise clients on the optimal placement of asset categories (i.e. equities, bonds, annuities, etc), from a tax and wealth management perspective.
20 Jun, '20
Jonathan Elks Merged
A lot of choices and criteria to logically work through
07 May, '21
Mike Admin
"Asset Location" (suggested by Richard L Bergen on 2019-11-08), including upvotes (7) and comments (1), was merged into this suggestion.
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Investment Policy Statement Design for Non-Profit Organziations" (suggested by Julie Skye on 2021-09-28), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "For non profits What steps do you go through as you asses your organization's needs."
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Issues to consider when purchasing Real Estate as an investment?" (suggested by Michael C. Whitman on 2022-04-02), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "I have multiple clients who are interested in reg D investments or REITs (some even just purchasing homes to rent out). It would be great to have some sort of checklist on what to review when walking through a PPM or a whatever presentation is available for the property."
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"What Issues Should I Consider When Investing in Sustainable/ESG thematic Portfolios?" (suggested by Don on 2021-09-30), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: " work with big tech employees and I'm listening to a growing and unsolicited inquiry for investment portfolios that are not only fundamentally sound (i.e. aligned with risk tolerance, portfolio beta, alpha, etc.) but are also founded on environment friendly/clean energy/corp governance concerns.

I'd love an FP Pathfinder checklist to help empower advisors/clients to that regard."
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Decision Tree - Exempt Transaction & Securities" (suggested by Paul M. Paquette on 2022-03-29), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "Decision Tree - Exempt Transaction & Securities for both Agent and Individual Investment Representative."
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Accredited Investor and Qualified Client/Purchaser Criteria" (suggested by Eric Franklin on 2021-09-28), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "I think it would be helpful to have a series of charts for explaining to clients how they can participate as an accredited or qualified client/purchaser for certain types of investments. Charts for Individuals, Trusts, and Business Entities."
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"How much risk should I take in my portfolio?" (suggested by JoAnn May on 2021-01-28), including upvotes (4) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "A series of questions to point a client toward an asset allocation. Questions could include current age, how stable is there job, do they work in a risky industry, what did they do during the great recession, do they worry about their investments, are they married, children? ..."
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"What Should I Consider BEFORE Investing in Cryptocurrency" (suggested by Don H on 2021-11-01), including upvotes (2) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "I've been getting a lot of inquiries here and would love a checklist or flowchart. My immediate thoughts include (1) confirming your risk tolerance questionnaire is up to date; (2) emergency cash 100% funded; (3) specific objectives for % allocation to cyrpto (i.e. play money v serious money, etc."
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Concentrated Positions" (suggested by Daniel Granucci, CFA, CFP® on 2020-08-26), including upvotes (8) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "Clients with concentrated positions, especially with low basis, have many options to consider to unwind or manage the risk.

A few of the many:
Cashless collars
DAF
Gifting
Exchange funds
Prepaid variable forwards

Having a checklist at a minimum and preferably a decision tree would be helpful.

Thanks for considering!"
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Addressing concentrated stock position" (suggested by James Brewer on 2021-01-29), including upvotes (2) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "Options to address a concentrated stock position."
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Long Volatility Investing- A Better Way to Protect Against a Bear Market?" (suggested by Edward Kelly on 2022-01-27), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "This is one of the most important, but "hidden" topics in our industry. Please consider making a chart, even though this won't get many votes, because no one knows about this!! I'm happy to help you in any way."
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Would I benefit from municipal bonds or tax free interest" (suggested by timothy r guthrie on 2019-05-21), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Wash Sale" (suggested by Shawn Glogowski on 2020-04-14), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "Will this transaction trigger a wash sale?"
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Bonds- is there another way to protect my portfolio?" (suggested by Jonas Means on 2021-10-12), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "Equities and Bonds have been part of portfolios forever. Is there a different strategy than using bonds?"
16 Jun, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"Target Date Fund or Build Your Own" (suggested by Becky Meats on 2022-03-02), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion. Original language from this merged suggestion: "For the new DIY investor should they use a target date fund or put their own portfolio together? What consideration are there for each choice?"
05 Jul, '22
ChrisGranger Admin
"what is the flow of a bitcoin" (suggested by jennifer robinson on 2022-06-23), including upvotes (1) and comments (0), was merged into this suggestion.
18 Jan
ChrisGranger Admin
Separately Managed Account (SMA) issues