The difference between wealth management and financial planning and why you need both


Investors often use the terms wealth management and financial planning interchangeably. Yet, they each have specific purposes and benefits.

Wealth management is the activity focused on identifying and using the right investments. A wealth management advisor works to ensure each investor has the proper asset allocation to gain the best chance at reaching their goals, while considering their appetite for risk.

Financial planning is the process of looking comprehensively at a person’s current financial…

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