We’ve all heard the phrase: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”
In the world of investing, it’s solid advice.
Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this wisdom.
They spread money across multiple financial institutions, working with several financial advisors.
But this creates some drawbacks. You may be paying more in fees.
Managing the paperwork could get complicated.
And working with multiple financial advisors may result in conflicting investment strategies.
Without a comprehensive view of your portfolio, each financial advisor may recommend investments that don’t work well together.
Diversification does matter.
While consolidating accounts makes sense, diversifying your actual investments remains crucial.
You’ll want a balanced mix of stocks and bonds appropriate for your age and goals.
If your retirement savings and investment accounts are scattered among various financial institutions, consider consolidating everything with one trusted financial advisor.
The streamlined record-keeping, possible reduced fees, and comprehensive financial guidance can help improve your wealth-building potential while keeping management simpler.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor John Dickerson, and Hawes Dickerson. Members SIPC.
