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Tailoring Investment Strategies to Suit You

Stocks may have a reputation for being riskier than bonds, but you should also consider the risk that investing only in bonds may not accumulate enough money to finance all your aspirations in retirement.

It is true that stocks are more volatile than bonds, and there is no guarantee they will yield income, but they do provide the opportunity for growth. So, would you rather have a more reliable option with less income, or higher growth potential without a guaranteed return? If you’re like many people, you invest in a little of both, hoping that a diversified mix will smooth out periods of volatility but still provide a reliable return on investment. Keep in mind investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values.

One of the keys to investing is knowing what risks you’re willing to take and what’s absolutely off the table. Once you establish these parameters, it’s a good idea to put your strategy down in writing. This helps both you and your financial advisor stay on track, even when the markets hit a rough spot. Knowing what kind of strategy fits within the context of your own goals, risk tolerance and investment timeline can help you stay focused on long-term results, not temporary swings in the market.

Part of knowing yourself is knowing what your limit is for adjustments to your investment portfolio. Investors who enjoy making trades in reaction to market activity may use just a portion of their assets to do so. As a general rule, diversifying across an appropriate blend of assets based on your timeline, financial goals and tolerance for risk is a good way to work toward your long-term goals without constantly wondering if you’ve made a wrong move.

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Ryan Keapproth

Ryan Keapproth

Retirement Planner

Ryan is dedicated to serving clients to achieve their retirement goals. Ryan’s holistic approach centers on wealth management strategies with a focus on income planning throughout retirement. As a Financial Advisor, Ryan is an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR), life and health insurance licensed and a Certified Tax Preparer. Ryan is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, with an Accounting and Finance major.

Ryan is a lifelong Minnesotan originally from Woodbury and currently residing in Bloomington with his wife, Riamae, and their rescue Terrier Beagle mix, Douglas. He and his family are avid travelers in their free time. Ryan enjoys playing golf and poker, and describes himself as a major foodie enjoying new restaurants around the cities whenever possible. He is a sports fan especially when the Vikings and Timberwolves are playing.