Our LPL Financial Advisors follow a six-step process to guide you through the process of setting and addressing, pursuing, and working toward your financial goals.
Establish a Relationship with a Gate City Investment Services professional
Meet with a LPL Financial Advisor to discuss financial planning services.
Gather Data and Develop Financial Goals
Gather necessary documents to help assess your current financial situation. Personal and financial goals, including timeframes and comfort level when it comes to financial risks, will be discussed.
Analyze and Evaluate Financial Status
Review all aspects of your situation and determine what you need to do to work towards your goals. Your assets, liabilities and cash flow, current insurance coverage, investments, or tax strategies may be analyzed.
Review LPL Financial Advisors Recommendations
Review financial recommendation by LPL Financial Advisor. Rationale will be provided to make informed decisions. Discuss any concerns and revise recommendations, if necessary.
Development and Implementation of your Financial Plan
Discuss how the recommendations will be carried out. The LPL Financial Advisor may carry out the recommendations or serve as your coach to coordinate the process with you.
Annual Review
Determine who will monitor your plan, annually review, and adjust recommendations as your goals, timeframes, or circumstances change.
Financial Planning Services
LPL Financial Advisors at Gate City Investment Services provide professional advice and a full variety of financial services, including:
Strategies for:
- Portfolio Evaluation
- Investment Planning
- Retirement Planning
- College Funding
- Insurance
Fixed Income Investments:
- Municipal Bonds
- Unit Investment Trusts
- Government Securities
- Corporate Bonds
- Fixed Annuities
Equity Investments:
- Mutual Funds
- Common Stock
- Preferred Stock
- Variable Annuities
Insurance:
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance