What does it mean to be SEC registered?

Firms providing investment advice must be registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC).

What does fee-only mean?

GoalVest’s only compensation is by our clients. We do not receive sales commission or take commission from your investments. Our only objective is to help you reach your goals, not to persuade you to invest in certain assets.

What does it mean to be fiduciary? What are the benefits?

The fiduciary duty is the highest standard of care. A fiduciary is a person or legal entity that has the power and responsibility of acting for another in situations requiring total trust and honesty.  As a fiduciary, we pride ourselves in acting only for our clients’ best interests. GoalVest clients can trust our transparency to reach financial goals in a moral manner.

How do we tailor to clients?

We tailor each investment portfolio depending on each client’s financial goals, risk tolerance, cash flow needs, tax situation, and unique circumstances.

Why invest in all asset classes?

Diversifying investments is important to manage risk and maximize returns within a portfolio. Each asset class is expected to react differently to market movements. GoalVest invests in all asset classes including equities, fixed income, structured notes, private assets, and other alternatives as appropriate to clients.

How often do you meet with clients?

There is no limit of our client interactions. Generally, we meet with clients 2-4 times a year. However, initial planning may require more meetings. Overall, we want to be there for our clients and are always available if our clients need us or would like to talk about their financial status.

Who are GoalVest clients?

Our clients are individuals with $2 million and more in investable assets and financial advisors who are looking to outsource their Chief Investment Officer. No matter the long-term goals, GoalVest can adapt and personalize a plan for each of our clients.

Does GoalVest work with clients outside of the New York area?

Definitely. We have clients nationwide. In this modern world, we can communicate with our clients via email and phone call and can set up meetings face-to-face as well as video conferencing.