Question 1
"Wealth Management" services differ from simple "Investment Advisory" because:
Wealth Management is an integrated process. While investment advisory focuses on asset allocation, Wealth Management looks at the entire financial life of a High Net Worth Individual (HNI), including succession and tax optimization.
Question 2
In Wealth Management, "Asset Allocation" refers to:
Asset Allocation is the core strategy of wealth management. By diversifying across non-correlated asset classes, it aims to optimize returns for a given level of risk.
Question 3
In Wealth Management, "Rebalancing" a portfolio involves:
Over time, market movements can change a portfolio's asset mix (e.g., equity becomes 70% instead of 60%). Rebalancing involves selling overperforming assets and buying underperforming ones to restore the original risk profile.
Question 4
"Estate Planning" in Wealth Management involves:
Estate Planning ensures the smooth transmission of wealth to the next generation, minimizing legal disputes and taxes. It is a key component of comprehensive wealth management.
Question 5
"Robo-Advisory" refers to:
Robo-advisors use algorithms to assess a client's risk profile and goals to recommend and manage an investment portfolio at a low cost.