What is Wealth Management?

Wealth management is an investment advisory service that combines other financial services to address the needs of affluent clients. It is a consultative process whereby the advisor gleans information about the client's wants and tailors a bespoke strategy utilizing appropriate financial products and services.

Wealth management combines both financial planning and specialized financial services, including cash-flow management, estate planning, debt management legal and tax advice, and investment management services. The goal of wealth management is to sustain and grow long-term wealth.

There are no quick or easy gimmicks to financial success. There are, however, clear steps you can follow to assess where you are today and set you on a course of action to improve your net-worth and move toward success.

Below are 5 often overlooked yet valuable advice with regards to wealth management:

• Automate your savings and investments
• Use credit wisely
• Use insurance wisely
• Understand risk and accept it
• Create or update your estate plan