But you shouldn’t have to do this alone. Those of us in asset management need to take this conversation beyond the ticker tape. Yes, investors want sophisticated analysis and carefully managed funds—but what’s most important to people is getting the products (and the advice) that will take them to the finish line.
So when you think about what to do with your money, don’t think about what’s on the news. Don’t think about what’s important to talking heads or the Twitterati. Think about what’s important to you, and what your goals are. And remember just how long it takes to achieve each of them.
The opinions expressed are current as of May 2014, and are subject to change. Reliance upon information in this article is at the sole discretion of the reader.
This article was written by BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink.