Personal Finance :Benefits Of Having A Financial Advisor

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Suzan Haumann, Certified Financial Planner® Brenthurst Wealth Management
talks to Gugu about The current volatile market situation and uncertain economic scenario have many an investor ill at ease, panic-stricken even.
When sudden unprecedented events occur like the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing major market upheaval, the first thought that usually comes to mind is that one is heading towards immediate financial ruin, and that will probably be followed by a knee jerk reaction to try and stop that from happening.
But both experience and research show that emotion and markets don’t mix, especially in the short-term. It is, therefore, more imperative than ever to engage with an independent financial advisor for unbiased guidance to ensure better portfolio performance over the longer term and help investors to responsibly navigate difficult times
11 May 2020 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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