Investment Due Diligence
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Investment due diligence involves more than just selecting investments; it requires a comprehensive and systematic evaluation.
The importance of investment due diligence
Investment due diligence is essential in financial planning as it provides a foundation for making sound, informed decisions that align with clients' goals, manage risks, and ensure that investments are both suitable and compliant with regulatory standards. Having a firm manage your investments has several key benefits for clients.
Risk management: Due diligence helps in identifying potential risks associated with an investment. By thoroughly examining the investment's fundamentals, market conditions, and financial health, advisors can assess potential downsides and avoid investments that might expose clients to undue risk.
Informed decision-making: It ensures that clients make decisions based on comprehensive and accurate information. Due diligence involves analyzing financial statements, market trends, management quality, and other critical factors, allowing clients to understand the true value and prospects of an investment.
Investment suitability: Each client's financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance are unique. Due diligence helps in selecting investments that align with these individual needs. It ensures that the chosen investments fit within the client’s overall financial strategy and objectives.
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About our investment research team
At FieldGuide Financial, our investment research team plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, actionable insights. We leverage our partnership with LPL Financial to provide you with the most relevant data and recommendations, ensuring you have the autonomy to make informed decisions for your portfolio.
Our research team in numbers:
Assets managed: Over $73 billion
Models managed: 50 across LPLs Advisory Platforms
Industry experience: 400+ years combined
Team credentials:
11 Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs)
2 Chartered Market Technicians (CMTs)
8 Master’s degrees
2 additional Master’s degrees
2 Doctorates
35+ total team members
Our team's extensive expertise and resources are dedicated to guiding you toward the best investment decisions for your financial goals.
