FAQs

311, 2014

Where can I download Colwyn Investments’ ADV form?

By |November 3rd, 2014|

You can request a hard copy of our ADV forms through our Contact page. You can also download a digital version of the documents in our About page of our website.

311, 2014

What is the 7% rule?

By |November 3rd, 2014|

This rule of thumb allows investors to answer two questions: How long will it take me to double my money if I earn x% return? And what return must I earn if I want to […]

311, 2014

I just changed jobs, what should I do with my old 401k?

By |November 3rd, 2014|

There are a number of things you could do. You could leave it where it is, you could roll it over to your new 401k, or you could roll it to an individual IRA account. […]

311, 2014

What is diversification and why are very few people truly diversified?

By |November 3rd, 2014|

Diversification is spreading your portfolio around through different asset classes. This can help control your exposure to certain risks and returns. Although there are many different approaches to diversification, you should make sure you are […]

311, 2014

How much does a financial plan cost?

By |November 3rd, 2014|

See the “PLANNING FEES FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES” section in the ADV part 2A form.

For Comprehensive Financial Plans and Annual Financial Plan Reviews, Colwyn Investments LC charges a fixed

fee; however, for Separate Financial Planning Consultations, […]

311, 2014

What is an endowment model portfolio?

By |November 3rd, 2014|

The Yale Model, or endowment model, was developed by David Swensen and Dean Takahashi.s described in Swensen’s book Pioneering Portfolio Management. It consists broadly of dividing a portfolio into five or six roughly equal parts […]

311, 2014

If I own or manage a business, why should I use Colwyn for cash management?

By |November 3rd, 2014|

An additional way to make your assets work for you is a cash management plan. The plan will consider your business capital and see what assets could be earning you a return.  Even reserves or […]

311, 2014

If I own or manage a business, why should I use Colwyn to manage my retirement plan?

By |November 3rd, 2014|

Retirement plan administration can be very complex and expensive. Hidden fees and limited investment choices plague HR professionals across the nation. A thorough review and comparison of your current plan might reveal significant savings and […]

2310, 2014

How much does Colwyn Investments charge?

By |October 23rd, 2014|

MANAGEMENT FEE FOR PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Whether Portfolio Management Services are performed on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis,

Colwyn Investments LC charges the same management fee based on a percentage of assets under management. The percentage of […]

2711, 2012

What is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)?

By |November 27th, 2012|

A registered investment advisor (RIA) is a professional advisory firm that offers personalized financial advice to its clients, many of whom are affluent.

Many independent RIAs work with complex portfolios and address unique needs that require […]