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Become a Client
Becoming a client is easy. Here are the steps we take to opening your account with us as
well as other information about what happens after you open your account(s).
Understanding Your Needs - The client questionnaire
Before we begin investing your account or preparing a financial plan, we first need to
learn about your goals and objectives. To learn about your goals we gather financial,
investment, and personal information using a Client Questionnaire. This questionnaire
will serve as the foundation for an initial discussion with your Advisor.
The goal for this first discussion is for you to get to know your Advisor, learn how she or
he will service your account, and for you to ask questions about the process. Both you and
your Advisor should be on the same page.
Proposal Stage - What we will do for you
From the information we gather we will develop an investment strategy or financial plan
based on your unique goals and objectives. We will review the plan with you to ensure
that we cover every aspect of your financial needs. We encourage our clients to become
engaged in the process and to ask as many questions as they need to so they feel
comfortable with the investment strategy or financial plan. Remember your Advisor serves
as your guide to making the right financial decisions. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Account Set Up - We handle all the paperwork for you
Your investment accounts will be opened at Schwab and Cathy Pareto and Associates
will be designated as your Advisor. Cathy Pareto and Associates does not take custody of
client assets. We simply advise on your accounts, place trades and request changes on
your behalf.
We will prepare all paperwork necessary to open and transfer your accounts. All you will
have to do is sign the forms and review the documents to ensure their accuracy. Once the
account(s) is open at Schwab you will begin to receive account statements and trade
confirmations directly from Schwab.
Account Transfers - How this works
If you have accounts at other custodians or banks, we will transfer these accounts to
Schwab so they can become part of your comprehensive investment plan. Depending on
the assets you own inside of your account(s) we will either move the existing positions or
liquidate them so these can move inside your new account(s). Other accounts such as
your 401K plan at your current employer may remain at current custodian but will become
part of the overall investment strategy.
All account transfers will be done taking into consideration tax consequences and trading
costs. You will be informed of all fees and costs prior to transferring any account.
Trading - According to a mutually agreed upon strategy
Once we are assigned to your account(s) as your Advisor we will begin implementing
your new investment strategy. All the information we gathered from our initial meeting will
be translated into an actual investment plan, also known as an Investment Policy
Statement, that will include the types of investments you'll own and in what types of
accounts.
Monthly Market Updates - Keeping you informed
On a monthly basis you will receive Market Updates to keep you informed of economic
and market conditions as well as opportunities. In these Market Updates you will also
receive useful tips and information to help you make better financial decisions.
Account Reporting - Portfolio Performance
Every Quarter you will receive hard copy statements from Cathy Pareto & Associates
containing the following information:
Feel free to contact your Advisor to go over the details of your account once you receive
your statements.
Account Reviews - An ongoing process
It's important to review your account to ensure that your objectives, financial situation and
other factors have not changed. While you may contact your Advisor on a regular basis to
ask questions or review your account, we recommend a full review of your account at
least once a year. This involves reviewing all the original information you submitted at the
initial engagement meeting to make sure nothing has changed.
Become a Client
The first step to becoming a client is to meet with one of our Advisors. Submit your
request for information. We look forward to speaking with you and learning about your
objectives. There is no obligation. It's just a way to find out how we may be able to assist
you.
Please take a moment to review our Code of Ethics and Disclosure Statement (ADV)
You can also sign up for our free electronic newsletter to receive current articles on
financial planning and investing. Click here to sign up today and also check out our blog.
well as other information about what happens after you open your account(s).
Understanding Your Needs - The client questionnaire
Before we begin investing your account or preparing a financial plan, we first need to
learn about your goals and objectives. To learn about your goals we gather financial,
investment, and personal information using a Client Questionnaire. This questionnaire
will serve as the foundation for an initial discussion with your Advisor.
The goal for this first discussion is for you to get to know your Advisor, learn how she or
he will service your account, and for you to ask questions about the process. Both you and
your Advisor should be on the same page.
Proposal Stage - What we will do for you
From the information we gather we will develop an investment strategy or financial plan
based on your unique goals and objectives. We will review the plan with you to ensure
that we cover every aspect of your financial needs. We encourage our clients to become
engaged in the process and to ask as many questions as they need to so they feel
comfortable with the investment strategy or financial plan. Remember your Advisor serves
as your guide to making the right financial decisions. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Account Set Up - We handle all the paperwork for you
Your investment accounts will be opened at Schwab and Cathy Pareto and Associates
will be designated as your Advisor. Cathy Pareto and Associates does not take custody of
client assets. We simply advise on your accounts, place trades and request changes on
your behalf.
We will prepare all paperwork necessary to open and transfer your accounts. All you will
have to do is sign the forms and review the documents to ensure their accuracy. Once the
account(s) is open at Schwab you will begin to receive account statements and trade
confirmations directly from Schwab.
Account Transfers - How this works
If you have accounts at other custodians or banks, we will transfer these accounts to
Schwab so they can become part of your comprehensive investment plan. Depending on
the assets you own inside of your account(s) we will either move the existing positions or
liquidate them so these can move inside your new account(s). Other accounts such as
your 401K plan at your current employer may remain at current custodian but will become
part of the overall investment strategy.
All account transfers will be done taking into consideration tax consequences and trading
costs. You will be informed of all fees and costs prior to transferring any account.
Trading - According to a mutually agreed upon strategy
Once we are assigned to your account(s) as your Advisor we will begin implementing
your new investment strategy. All the information we gathered from our initial meeting will
be translated into an actual investment plan, also known as an Investment Policy
Statement, that will include the types of investments you'll own and in what types of
accounts.
Monthly Market Updates - Keeping you informed
On a monthly basis you will receive Market Updates to keep you informed of economic
and market conditions as well as opportunities. In these Market Updates you will also
receive useful tips and information to help you make better financial decisions.
Account Reporting - Portfolio Performance
Every Quarter you will receive hard copy statements from Cathy Pareto & Associates
containing the following information:
- Account Performance: This report will include Monthly, Quarterly, Year to Date and
Since Inception performance information as well as Index Measurements.
- Account Statement: This report will include all of your accounts' positions and cost
basis information.
Feel free to contact your Advisor to go over the details of your account once you receive
your statements.
Account Reviews - An ongoing process
It's important to review your account to ensure that your objectives, financial situation and
other factors have not changed. While you may contact your Advisor on a regular basis to
ask questions or review your account, we recommend a full review of your account at
least once a year. This involves reviewing all the original information you submitted at the
initial engagement meeting to make sure nothing has changed.
Become a Client
The first step to becoming a client is to meet with one of our Advisors. Submit your
request for information. We look forward to speaking with you and learning about your
objectives. There is no obligation. It's just a way to find out how we may be able to assist
you.
Please take a moment to review our Code of Ethics and Disclosure Statement (ADV)
You can also sign up for our free electronic newsletter to receive current articles on
financial planning and investing. Click here to sign up today and also check out our blog.
Cathy Pareto & Associates Inc.
2332 Galiano Street, 2nd Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Ph: (305) 728-7234
Fax: (305) 675-7652
Hours
M-F 8:30 am - 5:30pm
info@cathypareto.com
2332 Galiano Street, 2nd Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Ph: (305) 728-7234
Fax: (305) 675-7652
Hours
M-F 8:30 am - 5:30pm
info@cathypareto.com
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