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Software Tab 2 – Risk Assessment Button
EMERGENCY FUNDS – What dollar amount would you like in liquid or emergency funds?
TIME HORIZON - How much time, in years, can you let your Assets Earmarked for Retirement
grow, before you will have to begin withdrawals?
Points
0-2 Years 0
3-5 Years 1
6-10 Years 2
10+ Years 3
13+ Years 4
Answers to this question will help us determine how long you might leave your money before
having to use it in retirement.
Total Points
APPROACH TO SAVINGS & RISK – How do you feel about Saving and Risk?
Points
I do not want to see my principal amount decrease.
0
I cannot afford a significant loss to principal regardless of interest earned.
1
As long as my rate of interest stays ahead of inflation, I don’t want the exposure to non -
guaranteed financial products.
2
If I can make a moderate rate of interest on my money, I can withstand some fluctuation.
3
I want the potential for higher returns and I am willing to take on some risk.
4
Answers to this question will help us determine your tolerance for risk.
Total Points
INTEREST EARNING - What would you consider reasonable interest earned on your assets
earmarked for retirement?
Points
3% - 4%
0
4% - 6%
1
7% - 9%
2
9% - 11%
3
Greater than 11%
4
Answers to this question will help us determine your expectations for interest earned.
Total Points
RISK TOLERANCE – You’ve just made a $100,000 investment. You are exposed to the following
best and worst-case scenarios. Which possibility would you choose?
Points
Best Case = $102,000 Increase = 2,000 Worst Case = $100,000 Decrease = $0 0
Best Case = $104,000 Increase = 4,000 Worst Case = $96,000 Decrease = $4,000 1
Best Case = $108,000 Increase = $8,000 Worst Case = $92,000 Decrease = $8,000 2
Best Case = $112,000 Increase = $12,000 Worst Case = $88,000 Decrease = $12,000 3
Best Case = $116,000 Increase = $16,000 Worst Case = $84,000 Decrease = $16,000 4
Answers to this question will help us determine your risk tolerance. Total Points