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A post I wrote when my kids were a bit younger…events change but the prescriptions remain intact:<\/em><\/p>\n

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Every advisor wants the same from their clients\u2026save more money, focus on the long-term. And most investors know this is the formula for success. Easy, right?<\/p>\n

To me, this is the equivalent of \u201cEat your veggies\u201d. My kids have heard it enough that I think they actually believe me, but do they embrace it? Do I?<\/p>\n

Some of us need a nudge; maybe a health scare or seeing someone we know transform their health through a better diet. As far as kids, I don\u2019t have the answer but it\u2019s funny that the same words result in totally different responses by my two offspring.<\/p>\n

What works better for our family is an action plan that accepts natural, sub-optimal behavior as part of being humans. Not mandates, not unrealistic sacrifice, but intentional design that we hope feeds into a better respect for health. And an understanding that temptation\u00a0will<\/em>\u00a0occur, and our focus on \u201cthe long term\u201d will sometimes waver.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m talking about portfolios now, right? Kind of, yes. I see financial health and physical health as very similar; most of us know we should choose long-term over short-term but unhealthy stimuli creep into our world every day.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s common (but rarely effective) to hear \u201cThink long term\u201d or \u201cDon\u2019t Worry\u201d. It\u2019s not efficient<\/em>\u00a0to constantly remind clients to ignore the noise.\u00a0Most of us can\u2019t anyway<\/strong>. And clients often expect most (all?) of the upside and little of the downside, even if their RTQ doesn\u2019t tell us that.<\/p>\n

Why not explicitly build for that? Why not lean on the evidence that long-term thinking has historically paid off, but also acknowledge that short-term temptation will always creep in. A few ideas we think make sense:<\/p>\n

Rebalance when it feels most painful<\/em><\/p>\n

Move some money away from cap-weighted funds<\/em><\/p>\n

Use hedges to soften the downside and create dry powder in selloffs<\/em><\/p>\n

Explain why these choices can help enhance outcomes<\/em><\/p>\n

In a nutshell, implement a\u00a0manageable<\/strong>\u00a0process that captures the benefits but recognizes the decision fatigue we all face as living, breathing human beings. Those who need your help most may benefit from the proactive nudges you put on their plate.<\/p>\n

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Disclosures<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Past performance is not indicative of future results. This material is not financial advice or an offer to sell any product. The information contained herein should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. Forward looking statements cannot be guaranteed.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This commentary offers generalized research, not personalized investment advice. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a complete description of our investment services or performance. Nothing in this commentary should be interpreted to state or imply that past results are an indication of future investment returns. All investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to consult with an investment & tax professional before implementing any investment strategy. Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Advisory services are offered through Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level or skill or training. More information about the advisor, its investment strategies and objectives, is included in the firm\u2019s Form ADV Part 2, which can be obtained, at no charge, by calling (251) 517-7198. Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC is headquartered in Fairhope, Alabama. ACA-2206-12.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A post I wrote when my kids were a bit younger…events change but the prescriptions remain intact:   Every advisor wants the same from their clients\u2026save more money, focus on the long-term. And most investors know this is the formula for success. Easy, right? To me, this is the equivalent of \u201cEat your veggies\u201d. 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