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1.
After a major life event, you should _______.
Re-evaluate your investment goals and risk tolerance. Not every life event has to trigger changes for every investor's portfolio. But we should all re-evaluate our financial plans as we pass through a life stage.
2.
To determine how quickly a company is growing, examine its _______.
Sales growth. Compare a company's sales growth with those of other companies in the same sector. Examine whether sales growth is speeding up or slowing down, as well as how consistent growth has been.
3.
To determine how profitable a company is, you can examine its cash flow.
False. Cash flow does not tell you much about profitability. The metric you want is return on assets, which measures how well a company uses investors' money.
4.
If you want to work with a financial advisor, what's the first thing you should do?
Decide what you're looking for--a comprehensive plan or help with a specific issue. The first step is deciding what you want. Are you looking for someone to handle part of your financial life or are you seeking a financial advisor who can take care of it all? Talk to advisors and gather references after you know what you need.
5.
What is included in an ADV form?
The advisor's resume. The ADV form includes advisors' educational backgrounds and professional designations. It also discusses how the advisor is compensated, and whether he or she has ties to particular insurance or mutual fund companies.
