Award Criteria
Award Criteria Disclosures:
FIVE-STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager Program:
Please note that individuals who are selected as FIVE-STAR Wealth Managers do not pay a fee to be included in the research or the final list of wealth managers, however, there is a fee associated with the use of the FIVE-STAR logo and other marketing materials.
Wealth Managers who are included on the FIVE-STAR Wealth Manager list must meet the following criteria:
Must have at least five years of experience in the financial services industry
Must certify that their license(s) have never been suspended or revoked by a regulating authority (e.g. FINRA or other regulatory agency).
Must certify that they have not had more than three customer complaints filed against them with a regulating authority where at least one complaint resulted in a settlement payment by them.
Additional information regarding award criteria and the methodology used to include specific professionals on the FIVE-STAR Wealth Manager list can be found at www.fivestarprofessional.com/wmresearch.
Goldline Research Wealth Management Leading Provider Award
Please note that individuals who are selected by Goldline Research as Wealth Management Leading Providers do not pay a fee to be included in the research or the final list of wealth managers, however, there is a fee associated with the use of the Goldline Research logo and other marketing materials. Wealth Managers who are included on the Goldline Research Wealth Manager list must meet the following criteria:
- Fee Only, Fee Based or RIA
- No Unresolved Lawsuits or Grievances
- Advanced Certifications Held
- Comprehensive Range of Wealth Management & Financial Planning Services Offered
- 20+ Years of Industry Experience
Dollar Cost Averaging
Dollar cost averaging is a periodic investment plan that involves committing a specific dollar amount to be invested at regular intervals (i.e. $50 per month). This form of investing does not guarantee a profit and does not insure against a loss in declining markets. You should consider your financial ability to continue making purchases through periods of low price levels, as dollar cost averaging is a long- term strategy. However, this can be an effective way for investors to accumulate shares to help meet long-term goals.
