A secure, more comfortable retirement.

To ensure my spouse will have no financial concerns.

To ensure my children will have no financial concerns.

For college education for my children.

To start my own business.

To protect my existing business.

For “fun stuff” I’ve always dreamed of having – vacation home, boat, sports car

For travel

To be able to make significant gifts to my place of worship, alma mater, and/or favorite charities

To protect my present holdings

To maximize income

Other   

I have a growth objective that’s a pre-determined percentage per year.

I have a growth objective that’s a pre-determined dollar amount per year.

I have a long-term objective to have a specific dollar amount by a specific year (for example, $1 million by 2010).

My goals can’t be quantified in dollars or percentages.

 Other   

I think I could be earning more on my investments.

I’ve actually lost capital.

I’m not happy with the quality of service and attention I’m getting.

I don’t have full confidence in my investment manager.

I have trouble contacting my investment manager.

The fees are too high.

I have reason to believe my investment manager is engaged in questionable or fraudulent behavior.

I’m interested in considering a new approach to investing.

Other   

$0 - $50,000

$50,000 - $100,000

$100,000 - $500,000

$500,000 - $1 million

$1 million or more

Low risk – e.g., 25% - 35% stocks, plus fixed income and money markets

Medium-low risk – e.g., 40% - 50% stocks, plus fixed income and money markets

Moderate-high risk – e.g., 75% - 85% stocks, plus fixed income and money markets

High risk – 90% - 100% stocks, with remainder in money market

Annually

Quarterly

Monthly

As needed

Yes, fully retired

Yes, partially retired

No

1-3 years

3-5 years

5-7 years

7-10 years

More than 10 years

18-25

25-35

35-45

45-55

55-65

65 or better