How to Know When You Need a Money Manager

E-Money DigestWe often talk to individuals, couples and corporate executives who are considering letting one of our companies, Staton Financial Advisors LLC, manage their personal portfolios and pension/profit-sharing plans.

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We frequently find we can help a lot of them because they need the services and professional expertise we offer. But sometimes we steer them away from us or any other money manager. Why? Because we helped them determine they don't really need one.Some time ago we developed this short true/false quiz. If you're currently using a money manager or even if you're not, we think the information you glean will be very useful. Don't spend any time pondering the questions. Just simply check true or false. Ready? Here goes.

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1. I really enjoy managing my money.

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False

2. I have a sufficient investment background to competently manage my money.

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False

3. I don't have fiduciary responsibility for a pension/profit-sharing plan.

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False

4. The time it takes to manage my money is fine with me.

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False

5. I always know what my long-term return has been versus the market.

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False

6. I can accomplish my long-term financial goals without the help of an adviser.

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False

7. I am not overburdened or overwhelmed with financial information.

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False

8. I always make investment decisions based strictly on the facts. No emotions involved.

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False

9. I am not afraid to sell a losing position.

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False

10. I tend to let my profits run.

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False

11. There's someone in my family or company to run the portfolio(s) if something happens to me.

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False

12. I pay careful attention to taxes in managing my money.

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False

13. I have not recently separated or divorced.

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False

14. My health is good to excellent.

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False

15. I prefer individual securities to mutual funds.

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False

16. I could financially sustain a substantial drop in my portfolio(s).

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False

17. I am patient enough to let a proven strategy prove itself even though it may be out of favor for several years.

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False

18. I know how to insulate my money from a lengthy bear market.

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False

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