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Investing and managing wealth is becoming increasingly complex and can be intimidating for many consumers. While it is important to become educated about your finances, it is even more important to know when to seek professional advice. Whether you are trying to grow your wealth, preserve your wealth, plan for the future, or leave a legacy, InvestmentHelp.org is designed to help you find the right professional.
Since 1985, the Investments & Wealth Institute has been educating advisors to help individual investors and institutions manage their investments through the application of leading financial concepts, theories, and advanced strategies. We have seen, time and time again, that knowledgeable investors, who can articulate their needs and goals, are better prepared when they explore and eventually engage in an advisory relationship.
Value of a certified advisor
Whether you are establishing your first advisory relationship, or considering making a change to an existing one, the Institute is the credentialing body for three of the financial services industry's leading certifications. Each of these certifications ensures that your advisor has mastered the right kind of specialized knowledge and skills for your needs. These are professionals who embrace important traits, such as objectivity, experience, and expert evaluation. Further, many Institute members have earned multiple credentials in order to provide more comprehensive and complete services for their clients.
Finding the right fit
Which type of advisor is right for you? There are hundreds of financial services credentials, with varying degrees of credibility. It's easy to see why investors can be both confused and overwhelmed. The bottom line is not all credentials are created equal and very few meet the high standards of third party accreditation.
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Look for credentials that follow the "Four E's." Experience, Education, Examination, and Ethics. The following credentials share this important distinction. Those who have earned these certifications have met an experience requirement, passed background checks, completed an education requirement, successfully completed a comprehensive certification exam, and adhere to a Code of Professional Responsibility. In addition, each has a continuing education requirement to ensure that their knowledge is kept current.Today's investors need expert guidance and a qualified advisor for the job.
Why choose a Certified Investment Management Analyst®
CIMA® professionals are qualified to conduct advanced portfolio construction. Sixty percent of investors value investment management strategies and expertise over other competencies when looking for an advisor, When working with a CIMA® professional, you’re gaining the expertise of someone who voluntarily attained advanced competence as an investment advisor or consultant. More than half of CIMA® professionals have 10 or more years of experience as financial advisors. CIMA® professionals have the specialized knowledge and experience to properly guide you through complex financial challenges.
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Why choose a Certified Private Wealth Advisor®
CPWA® professionals take a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to wealth management that includes wealth strategies, estate planning, wealth transfer, behavioral finance, family dynamics, tax management, and legacy planning. CPWA® professionals typically work with investors, families, business owners, and other high-net-worth clients who have ® needs and a minimum net worth of $5 million.
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Why choose a Retirement Management Advisor®
RMA® professionals provide retirement income planning and management, starting with the broad context of understanding a client's needs, human capital, social capital, and financial capital. Advisors with the RMA® certification take a goals-based approach to retirement planning and incorporate practical tools including a household balance sheet. RMA® professionals provide advanced strategies to help manage your retirement income needs and build retirement income plans that mitigate risk, provide inflation protection and potential growth.
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While InvestmentHelp.org does not directly provide investors with financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, we can provide you with access to the best and brightest professionals for your investment, wealth management, and retirement needs. We hope you find our resources useful in your journey to become a more educated investor.