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In this episode, A.B. Ridgeway talks about the honeymoon period. The time after the relationship is built. It takes time to learn a person. Don't make your first impression, the only impression. He teaches you to continue courting your advisor and figuring out if it is a good fit or not.
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Welcome to Financial Advisor Say the Darnedest Things. I'm your host AB Ridgeway, owner of AB Ridgeway
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Wealth Management. If you're looking for faith-based financial advice that you can actually understand, then you have come to the right place.
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On this show, we demystify all the financial jargon that you may hear from your financial advisor.
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We leverage proven financial strategies, but use faith-based principles for guidance. And during this process
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we may pray for discernment so we can understand the things that work for us.
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This program is for the beginner. Those who want to learn about finances,
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but doesn't have the time or willingness to get a master's of business administration and finance,
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or sit through an eight-hour online course to figure out what a bond is.
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So if you're like the other millions of investors that wish they knew what the heck their advisor was talking about,
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be prepared to be prepared. So sit back and relax, not a fear driving, as we get this show started.
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Hey B, cue the music. Let's make this happen.
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I wanna go where the moon shines bright. I wanna dance under the stars tonight.
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Hello everybody, welcome back.
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This is the final episode of a four-part series called, How to Choose a Financial Advisor.
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The first part was called, Types of Financial Advisors,
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where we discuss robo-advisors versus online versus traditional.
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The second was, What do financial advisors actually do?
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Where we go over the different services that they may provide and what value a financial advisor may bring to you.
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Where we broke down the differences between services and how advisors actually get paid.
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The third was called, Can I Afford an Advisor?
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Where we break down some price points.
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If you didn't listen to those shows, you're really missing out.
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You may wanna go back and do so, because today we'll be wrapping things up,
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and I am going to talk about, I think I found a good advisor.
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But first, let's start off, as always, with the scripture of the day.
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1 John chapter 4 verse 1.
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Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.
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For many false prophets have gone out into this world.
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This is what AB Ridgeway Wealth Management is all about.
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We leverage proven financial strategies, but pray for discernment to know which path we should take.
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Everyone does not have your best interests in mind.
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Everybody does not act in the fiduciary capacity.
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If you have been following this series, then you know a fiduciary is someone who cares about you.
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And this scripture states that everyone you meet doesn't have your best interests in mind.
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This last podcast for this series will be a short one,
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as we review everything that we learned and apply it to choosing an advisor.
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So you think you found a good advisor.
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You have met with them or her.
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You spoke about your situation.
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You determined the services that you may need.
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And the fees look good.
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Now what?
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Well, to me, I call it the honeymoon period.
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There is a period where every advisor is nice and pleasant,
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and it usually lasts just as long as a regular relationship, about three months.
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After that point, the accounts are settled and the payments are coming in.
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This is when you figure out if that person really cares about you or your money.
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Just like in a relationship,
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after that point of meeting, getting to know them, after that three month period,
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do you really like that person?
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And it will really come out as you grow in the relationship.
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So by this time, you'll see if he or she is staying engaged.
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Does he still give you the same energy he did when you first met?
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Does he sound genuinely interested in your life?
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My clients will tell you that I am just as pleasant when we first meet as I am years later.
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Why?
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Because that is how I am.
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A person can fake it for a week or two, maybe even a month.
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But by the third month, that guard starts to come down.
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So just because you think you found someone good,
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doesn't mean that will be the case after this honeymoon period.
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Well, during this time, you should continue to observe your advisor.
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Listen closely to what he is saying to you and how he handles challenging situations.
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Is he a good communicator or does he just brush you off and tell you not to worry about it?
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Is he continuing to teach you and give you valuable information to you and your situation
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and not just market overviews?
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You want somebody who's going to break down why they did the things that they did.
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Now that you've had some time, let's go over some key takeaways from the series.
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And if you have a chance and need a quick refresher,
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go back and listen to those before going into your meeting.
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But one, a fiduciary is someone who cares about you and puts your best interest first.
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Two, a fee-only advisor is paid for the services he provides,
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and a fee-based advisor is paid by the commission of the investment products he sells.
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There are also hybrids to this model that do both.
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Three, assets under management are the market values of the assets
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that a firm manages on behalf of a client.
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Four, breakpoint, the price in which a management fee may be reduced once it is reached.
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Five, robo-advisors are cost-efficient but may have to pay a premium
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for a holistic plan with a human experience.
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Six, services will determine how much you pay and how.
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If you just need investments, a project-based fee may be worth it,
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but if you need comprehensive services, you may need to choose a better fee model.
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And finally, go with your gut.
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After you have put in an advisor through the process of evaluation that may take weeks or months,
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now it is time to pray to God for discernment.
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That is another thing this podcast is all about.
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It's about helping clients trust their faith in God to guide them in the right direction
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with good, sound financial information.
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If you made it this far, I want to give you a huge congratulations.
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As always, the best things that you can do is go out and speak with a financial advisor
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and get a feel of the environment.
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I can't remember who said this quote, but it says,
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If you want to learn to swim, get in the water.
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On dry land, there is no frame of mind ever going to help you.
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You have to go out there and get some experience.
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Sometimes the first person you meet is great and you can build from there.
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You really want someone you can grow with and is open-minded enough to understand
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that as your education level increases, your goals may change.
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You want someone flexible and understanding.
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I hope you enjoyed this series.
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I thought it was important to discuss these things before we dive into the financial issues
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because my goal is this.
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After choosing the right advisor,
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you would feel comfortable enough discussing these types of terms with them.
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Do I want you to try us first? Of course.
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But if you don't, that is okay too.
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Because if your advisor is not living up to your standards,
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we will always be here to serve you.
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And now, you know what to expect with us.
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I hope you've been blessed.
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As always, this episode was created by A.B. Ridgeway, owner of A.B. Ridgeway Wealth Management,
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a virtual and in-person fee-only advisor that believes that financial advice should be custom made.
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If you need help figuring out your finances, feel free to reach out to us at 337-414-3686.
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That number again is 337-414-3686.
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Or visit our website at www.abrwealthmanagement.com and schedule a free consultation.
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At our firm, we practice what we preach.
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So if you need more information or a better explanation of what you heard today,
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give us a call and we would love to have a discussion on how we can serve you.
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I'm A.B. Ridgeway and I'll see you on the other side of your blessing.
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A.B. cue the music.
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These people got places to go and things to do.
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I wanna go where the moon shines bright.
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I wanna dance under the stars tonight.
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