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Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement

 

During your accumulation years, you may have categorized your risk as “conservative,” “moderate,” or “aggressive,” and that guided how your portfolio was built. Maybe you concerned yourself with trying to find the “best-performing funds.”

 

What occurs with many retirees is a change in mindset – it’s less about finding the “best-performing fund” and more about consistent performance. It may be less about a risk continuum – that stretches from conservative to aggressive – and more about balancing the objectives of maximizing your income and sustaining it for a lifetime.

 

You may even find yourself willing to forgo return potential for steady income.

 

A change in your mindset may drive changes in how you shape your portfolio and the investments you choose to fill it.

 

Let’s examine how this might look at an individual level.

 

Still Believe. During your working years, you understood the short-term volatility of the stock market, but accepted it for its growth potential over longer time periods. You’re now in retirement and still believe in that concept. In fact, you know stocks remain important to your financial strategy over a 30-year or more retirement period.

 

But you’ve also come to understand that withdrawals from your investment portfolio have the potential to accelerate the depletion of your assets when investment values are declining. How you define your risk tolerance may not have changed, but you understand the new risks introduced by retirement. Consequently, it’s not so much about managing your exposure to stocks but considering new strategies that adapt to this new landscape.

 

Shift the Risk. For instance, it may mean that you hold more cash than you ever did when you were earning a paycheck. It also may mean that you consider investments that shift the risk of market uncertainty to another party, such as an insurance company. Many retirees choose annuities for just that reason.

 

The march of time affords us ever-changing perspectives on life, and that is never more true than during retirement.

 

The guarantees of an annuity contract depend on the issuing company’s claims-paying ability. Annuities have contract limitations, fees, and charges, including account and administrative fees, underlying investment management fees, mortality and expense fees, and charges for optional benefits. Most annuities have surrender fees that are usually highest if you take out the money in the initial years of the annuity contract. Withdrawals and income payments are normally taxed as ordinary income. If a withdrawal is made prior to age 59½, a 10% federal income tax penalty may apply (unless an exception applies).

 

To further discuss the level of risk that is suitable for you and your plan, contact a CapSouth advisor at 800.929.1001 or visit our website at https://capsouthwm.com/contact/

 

Investment advisory services are offered through CapSouth Partners, Inc., dba CapSouth Wealth Management, an independent registered Investment Advisory firm. Information provided by sources deemed to be reliable.  CapSouth does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information.  This material has been prepared for planning purposes only and is not intended as specific tax or legal advice.  Tax and legal laws are often complex and frequently change.  Please consult your tax or legal advisor to discuss your specific situation before making any decisions that may have tax or legal consequences.

 

This article contains external links to third party content (content hosted on sites unaffiliated with CapSouth Partners). The policies and procedures governing these third-party sites may differ from those effective on the CapSouth company website, as outlined in these Disclaimers. As such, CapSouth makes no representations whatsoever regarding any third-party content/sites that may be accessible directly or indirectly from the CapSouth website. Linking to these third-party sites in no way implies an endorsement or affiliation of any kind between CapSouth and any third party, including legal authorization to use any trademark, trade name, logo, or copyrighted materials belonging to either entity.

We’re Hiring! Relationship Manager Position Opening in Dothan, AL

Please include a short cover letter stating why you would be a good fit for this position and for CapSouth Wealth Management. Also, please describe your three most defining characteristics and attributes. This exercise will allow us assess your writing skills and ability to follow directions, as well as to help us get to know you.

 

Email all resumes to vweisiger@capsouthpartners.com or mail to:

CapSouth Wealth Management

Attn:  Valarie Weisiger

2216 West Main Street

Dothan, AL  36301

 

The following position description contains representative examples of work that will be performed in positions allocated to this classification. It is not required that any position perform all the duties listed, so long as primary responsibilities are consistent with the work as described. Roles and responsibilities can often be expanded to accommodate changing business conditions and goals, as well as to tap into the skills and talents of the individuals in the company. Accordingly, associates may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.

 

CapSouth Wealth Management is a growing Wealth Management company in Dothan, Alabama, with offices in 2 other states, and actively looking to expand.  We are currently looking for an individual who gets excited about taking on challenges and can multitask in a high-demand and fast-paced environment.  The right individual will also embody our core values and thrive on working with a team.  We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and potential for growth.

 

I. MISSION

The Relationship Manager acts as the primary point of contact for assigned clients. This individual is responsible for the management and monitoring of the client relationship, ensuring a consistent positive client experience, including working with the team to ensure all commitments are completed and followed through in a timely manner.  This position requires a pro-active approach and ability to independently carry out the duties of the position. The ideal candidate should exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, good judgment, and ability to take initiative. The ability to effectively manage time and multi-task with attention to detail is critical to this role.  The term Advisor is used in referring to a Managing Director, Senior Wealth Advisor or Wealth Advisor.

 

II. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively participate in all assigned Advisor client meetings
  • Demonstrate the ability to escalate potential client issues to Advisor as appropriate
  • Actively document all notes and action items during client meetings and ensure all commitments made by the Advisor are being completed in a timely manner (this may include personally completing task or assigning task to other team members for completion)
  • Review task assignments for each client and work directly with team members to ensure all follow-up and action items as a result of client meetings are documented in Salesforce and completed within the specified time frame
  • Under the direct oversight of the Advisor, actively engage in Client Case Prep meetings and providing recommendations and feedback relative to the client’s financial plan, as appropriate
  • Responsible for maintaining an ongoing agenda for the next meeting immediately following completion of the current meeting (this agenda should be modified with new information as developed and finalized several days in advance of the next meeting)
  • Create, or assist in creating, presentations, case documentation, and deliverables for all assigned clients
  • Ensure compliance requirements are adhered to
  • Be responsible for the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring all guidelines are adhered to throughout the process
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all client interactions, working with team members to ensure a timely response to all client questions and concerns
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with existing clients to ensure client satisfaction
  • Constantly seek for ways to improve operations

 

III. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Experience and Education:

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required
  • Prefer 3-5 years working in a Client Service
  • Some knowledge of financial industry preferred
  • Series 65 or on track to obtain a Series 65 and/or obtainment of an approved designation within three years of employment

 

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Demonstrates analytical ability, good judgment, problem solving, responsibility, personal integrity, and able to deal with confidential information daily
  • A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, positive professional attitude, and demeanor
  • Must be able to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy on behalf of supervisors when dealing with other executives and levels of management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
  • Experience in Salesforce highly desired
  • Excellent customer service
  • Professional and articulate with strong attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and independently to see projects through to conclusion
  • Excellent time management, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and anticipate potential problems

 

Core Competencies:

  • Comprehends the extreme confidential nature of the business and exhibits extreme care in handling confidential information
  • Evaluates and assess timely completion of client deliverables, allocation of internal resources, and client liaison
  • Able to interpret and disseminate information, prepare reports, and use of the appropriate mode of communication
  • Orientated to provide excellent Customer / Client service
  • Computer literate – comfortable with technology and the use of standard office programs and networks

 

Benefits include:

  • Off every Friday at 1 pm
  • 401k plan with match, non-elective contribution, and potential for profit-sharing contributions
  • 10.5 annual holidays
  • Paid time off starting at 8 days the first year, increasing to 13 days in year two
  • Great medical benefits (partially subsidized by the company), along with the option to add a supplemental medical coverage, dental, vision, long-term disability, life, and voluntary life

To learn more about CapSouth Wealth Management and the services we provide, visit our website at www.capsouthwm.com

 

CapSouth Partners, Inc., dba CapSouth Wealth Management, is an independent Registered Investment Advisory firm.

 

CapSouth Partners, Inc., dba CapSouth Wealth Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Tax Tips for Students with Summer Jobs

 

Do you have a child or grandchild working this summer? Well, you might want to share the following tax tips with them!

 

  • If they have a self-employed job this summer, such as being a nanny, babysitter, or landscaper, they may have to pay their estimated tax directly to the IRS because they won’t have an employer withholding taxes for them.
  • In addition, these self-employed students may be able to deduct some of their costs as business expenses. Tell your children or grandchildren to keep detailed records of their expenses this summer.
  • Remember, tip income is taxable too (even if it’s cash).
  • Although your summer worker might not earn enough to owe income tax, they will likely still owe Social Security and Medicare taxes. Most employers will withhold these taxes or if they’re self-employed, they might have to pay these taxes themselves.

 

Do you know a young person trying to earn a little extra income this summer? Share these tips with them to make sure they are up on their tax requirements.

 

To learn more about CapSouth Wealth Management and the services we provide, visit our website at www.capsouthwm.com or call our office at 800.929.1001.

 

* This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax professional.

 

Tip adapted from IRS.gov[i]

 

Investment advisory services are offered through CapSouth Partners, Inc., dba CapSouth Wealth Management, an independent registered Investment Advisory firm. Information provided by sources deemed to be reliable.  CapSouth does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information.  This material has been prepared for planning purposes only and is not intended as specific tax or legal advice.  Tax and legal laws are often complex and frequently change.  Please consult your tax or legal advisor to discuss your specific situation before making any decisions that may have tax or legal consequences.

 

This article contains external links to third party content (content hosted on sites unaffiliated with CapSouth Partners). The policies and procedures governing these third party sites may differ from those effective on the CapSouth company website, as outlined in these Disclaimers. As such, CapSouth makes no representations whatsoever regarding any third party content/sites that may be accessible directly or indirectly from the CapSouth website. Linking to these third party sites in no way implies an endorsement or affiliation of any kind between CapSouth and any third party, including legal authorization to use any trademark, trade name, logo, or copyrighted materials belonging to either entity.

[i] https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-tips-for-students-with-summer-jobs

 

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