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Investment Risk Profile Questionnaire

Are you a current Firelands Wealth Management client?
Yes
No
Would you like to receive our newsletter?
Yes, please send me the Quarterly Newsletter
No, I do not wish to receive the Quarterly Newsletter
Would you like an advisor to reach out to you?
Yes, I would like to schedule a call with an advisor
No, I do not wish to be contacted by an advisor

Time Horizon & Use of Funds

When do you expect to begin withdrawing a meaningful portion of this portfolio?
A. Less than 3 years
B. 3–5 years
C. 6–10 years
D. 11–20 years
E. More than 20 years
How important is this portfolio to funding essential lifestyle expenses?
A. Must fund essential expenses
B.Mostly essential
C. Mix of essential and discretionary
D. Mostly discretionary
E. Fully discretionary / legacy-oriented
If markets are down, how much flexibility do you have with taking money from your investments?
A. I must take withdrawals as scheduled, regardless of market conditions
B. I could make very small adjustments, but mostly need withdrawals on schedule
C. I could reduce or delay withdrawals for a short period of time
D. I could delay withdrawals for an extended period if needed
E. I do not expect to need withdrawals and could delay indefinitely

Financial Capacity

What percentage of your total net worth does this portfolio represent?
A. Over 75%
B. 50–75%
C. 25–50%
D. 10–25%
E. Less than 10%
How stable are your income sources?
A. Unstable or uncertain
B. Somewhat unstable
C. Moderately stable
D. Very Stable
E. Fully predictable
How much cash or low-risk assets do you have outside this portfolio?
A. < 3 months
B. 3–6 months
C. 6-12 months
D. 1–3 years
E. > 3 years

Behavioral Risk Tolerance

If your portfolio declined 20% in a year, what would you most likely do?
A. Sell to prevent further losses
B. Reduce risk substantially
C. Stay invested, but concerned
D. Stay invested comfortably
E. Invest more
Which statement best reflects your feelings about volatility?
A. Very anxious
B. Strongly dislike
C. Can tolerate
D. Expect and accept
E. See as opportunity
Which outcome concerns you more?
A. Short-term losses
B. Slight underperformance
C. Missing some upside
D. Underperforming peers
E. Not maximizing long-term returns

Personal Financial Experience

How long have you been investing in stock markets?
A. Little or none
B. < 5 years
C. 5–10 years
D. 10–20 years
E. > 20 years
Have you experienced a major market downturn while invested?
A. No
B. Yes, and I exited
C. Yes, struggled emotionally
D. Yes, stayed invested
E. Yes, added funds

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Securities offered through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc (Schwab), member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Firelands Wealth Management LLC (FWM), an affiliate of Firelands Federal Credit Union (FFCU). FWM & Schwab are not affiliated. Firelands Wealth Management LLC is an Ohio Limited Liability Company and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), registered with the State of Ohio.


Investing involves risk. Brokerage products are not FDIC-Insured and may lose value. Any claims of past performance do not guarantee future returns.

 

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