Paul Resnik, from FinaMetrica discusses the five ‘proofs’ of investment suitability for financial planners. Paul argues you must be able to prove these five things to claim you are giving suitable financial advice:
1. Prove you know the client’s circumstances, needs and aspirations
2. Prove you have explored alternative financial behaviours and strategies
3. Prove you know the products and services being recommended to a client
4. Prove you have explained to the client the risks in the plan and the products through which the plan will be implemented
5. Prove you have received the client’s informed consent to the risks in the plan.