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Private Wealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Investment Management


By definition, investment management assumes responsibility for all strategic decisions made when researching, selecting, monitoring and trading a collection of financial holdings. The goal of investment management is meeting specified financial goals in accordance with the client’s ability and tolerance to assume risk. Investment management firms oversee short-term and long-term financial planning on behalf of a single client, such as an individual or business entity, or for a fund that sells a bundled array of investments to multiple clients. Collectively, an array of holdings or investments makes up a portfolio, which is why some clients refer to investment management as portfolio management.

Financial Planning


By definition, investment management assumes responsibility for all strategic decisions made when researching, selecting, monitoring and trading a collection of financial holdings. The goal of investment management is meeting specified financial goals in accordance with the client’s ability and tolerance to assume risk. Investment management firms oversee short-term and long-term financial planning on behalf of a single client, such as an individual or business entity, or for a fund that sells a bundled array of investments to multiple clients. Collectively, an array of holdings or investments makes up a portfolio, which is why some clients refer to investment management as portfolio management.

Private Banking


By definition, investment management assumes responsibility for all strategic decisions made when researching, selecting, monitoring and trading a collection of financial holdings. The goal of investment management is meeting specified financial goals in accordance with the client’s ability and tolerance to assume risk. Investment management firms oversee short-term and long-term financial planning on behalf of a single client, such as an individual or business entity, or for a fund that sells a bundled array of investments to multiple clients. Collectively, an array of holdings or investments makes up a portfolio, which is why some clients refer to investment management as portfolio management.