Top 5 Questions To Ask Your Financial Advisor Regarding Portfolio Risk

If you are preparing for a meeting with your financial advisor—whether as part of an ongoing relationship or exploring a potential new advisor—there are some questions you should ask in order to more deeply understand your risks. Use these 5 questions as a backdrop for a meaningful discussion about your financial health and future, so that you can become a truly informed consumer.

Are You An Empty Nester Planning Your Next Nest?

Meet the Carlsons: James, age 60, is a VP and Director at a publicly-held company headquartered in Radnor, PA. His compensation package includes stock options, restricted stock and deferred compensation, in addition to his base salary and bonus. His wife, Jeanne, age 58, owns a small Public Relations firm in Wayne, PA. She is self-employed. Their three children are out of the house, each with their own personal and financial challenges. As new empty nesters, James and Jeanne are ready to pursue some of the home projects they have talked about for years. Their 30-year-old Main Line home is charming, but will need some remodeling to look fresh to buyers if and when they eventually sell it.

Financial Impact of a Divorce

Once a marriage has broken down and a decision is made by one or both parties to divorce, the impact can be devastating. Devastating not only to the individuals involved, but also to the children, family, friends and employers of the divorcing couple. Divorce not only has a traumatic emotional impact, but a financial impact as well.