Professional Investment Policy Statement
Create a comprehensive, personalized investment plan in 5 simple steps
Investment Objectives
Define clear, measurable financial goals with specific timelines
Asset Allocation
Determine optimal portfolio mix based on your risk profile
Implementation Guide
Step-by-step plan for executing your investment strategy
Personal Information & Current Situation
Understanding your starting point and basic demographics
Your age determines investment timeline and risk capacity
Used to determine appropriate contribution levels and emergency fund targets
Include all investment accounts (401k, IRA, taxable brokerage, etc.)
Investment Objectives & Timeline
Define your primary financial goal and investment timeline
How much can you consistently invest each month?
Risk Tolerance Assessment
Determine your comfort level with investment volatility
Strategic Asset Allocation
Select your preferred investment mix
Review & Confirmation
Confirm your investment policy parameters
Time Horizon:
Monthly Investment:
Asset Allocation:
Review Schedule:
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Experience Level: Intermediate
Market Volatility Comfort: Can handle moderate portfolio swings
Diversification: Broad market index funds to eliminate single-stock risk
Cost Control: Low-cost index funds with expense ratios below 0.20%
Safety Net: Keep 3-6 months expenses in high-yield savings separate from investments
- Month 1 - Launch: Open investment accounts and set up automatic wealth-building machine
- Month 1-2 - Deploy: Put your money to work with your strategic allocation using index funds
- Month 3 - Verify: Confirm everything is running smoothly and on autopilot
- Ongoing - Monitor: Check progress quarterly, stay the course through market ups and downs
- Annual - Optimize: Full strategy review and adjustments for life changes or opportunities
• Total Stock Market Index Funds (US & International exposure)
• Total Bond Market Index Funds
• Target-Date Funds (set-it-and-forget-it alternative)
Account Priority Order:
1. Get your employer 401(k) match (free money!)
2. Max out Roth IRA (tax-free growth forever)
3. More 401(k) contributions up to limit
4. Taxable investment accounts for extra savings
• Overall portfolio vs. market benchmark performance
• Stock portion vs. Total Stock Market Index
• Bond portion vs. Total Bond Market Index
Review Triggers:
• Major life changes (job, marriage, kids)
• Significant market events or crashes
• Income changes (raises, new job, bonus)
• Hitting major milestones ($100K, $250K, etc.)
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INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT
Personalized Investment Plan
Date:
Prepared using Future Millionaire Playbook IPS Builder
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Client Age: | 25 years |
Primary Objective: | Long-term wealth accumulation |
Time Horizon: | 20+ years |
Monthly Investment: | $500 |
Asset Allocation: | 80% Equity, 20% Fixed Income |
Risk Tolerance: | Moderate-Aggressive |
II. INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
The primary objective is long-term wealth accumulation for financial independence. The investment strategy is designed to achieve growth while managing risk through diversification and appropriate asset allocation.
Financial Projections
Projected Portfolio Value: | $850,000 |
Annual Income Potential: | $34,000 |
Total Investment Growth: | $610,000 |
III. RISK MANAGEMENT & CONSTRAINTS
Risk Tolerance Assessment:
Moderate-aggressive risk tolerance based on investment timeline, experience level, and emotional response to market volatility. Able to accept short-term fluctuations for long-term growth potential.
Risk Management Strategies
- Diversification through broad market index funds
- Regular rebalancing when allocation drifts beyond 5% of targets
- Cost minimization through low-expense ratio funds
- Maintain adequate emergency fund outside of investment portfolio
- Avoid emotional investment decisions during market volatility
IV. STRATEGIC ASSET ALLOCATION
Asset Class | Target Allocation | Acceptable Range |
Equity Investments | 80% | 75% - 85% |
Fixed Income | 20% | 15% - 25% |
Allocation Rationale
The 80/20 equity/bond allocation is appropriate for the client's long-term investment horizon and moderate-aggressive risk tolerance. This allocation provides significant growth potential while incorporating fixed income for diversification and volatility reduction.
V. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES
Recommended Investment Vehicles
- Total Stock Market Index Funds (domestic and international exposure)
- Total Bond Market Index Funds
- Target-Date Funds (simplified alternative approach)
- Low-cost index funds with expense ratios below 0.20%
Account Prioritization
- Employer 401(k) up to company match
- Roth IRA contributions (if income eligible)
- Additional 401(k) contributions up to annual limit
- Taxable investment accounts for excess savings
Implementation Timeline
Timeframe | Action Items |
Month 1 | Open investment accounts, set up automatic contributions |
Months 1-2 | Implement asset allocation, select appropriate funds |
Month 3 | Review setup, confirm automatic investment schedule |
Ongoing | Quarterly monitoring, annual comprehensive review |
VI. PERFORMANCE MONITORING & REVIEW
Review Schedule
Quarterly portfolio review with comprehensive annual assessment. Rebalancing when asset allocation drifts more than 5% from target allocation.
Performance Benchmarks
- Overall portfolio vs. appropriate blended benchmark
- Equity portion vs. Total Stock Market Index
- Fixed income vs. Total Bond Market Index
- Cost efficiency vs. industry average expense ratios
Review Triggers
- Major life events (marriage, career change, etc.)
- Significant changes in income or financial situation
- Achievement of investment milestones
- Material changes in risk tolerance or objectives
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Important Disclaimer: This Investment Policy Statement provides general guidance for educational purposes only. Consult a qualified financial advisor for advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investments involve risk.