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What We Do & How It Works
What We Do & How It Works
Initial Consultation: Get-to-know each other
To start a relationship with someone regarding something as personal as finances and retirement savings, Bruce invites his prospective clients to his office for an initial, complimentary consultation. Bruce listens to his clients describe their goals and desires for the future. Bruce also details how Bruce G. Allen Investments, LLC operates, updates clients and is compensated.
After that initial meeting, if both sides mutually agree that there is a good professional fit, plans are made for a more in-depth conversation.
Second Meeting: Discovery & Identifying Risk Tolerance
During a second meeting, it is time for the client to share a more in-depth look at their financial story. To do so, the client brings all recent financial statements. Bruce collects information pertaining to the client’s assets, liabilities, risk tolerance, goals, and financial needs. This conversation is meant to flesh out goals, concerns, and the comfort level a client has when it comes to the risks associated with investing.
Bruce spends a lot of time deciphering the risk level of a client with the client. Quite often, a prospective client will say they’re very open to risk but once Bruce engages and listens to them as they share their financial philosophy and history, it may be revealed that risk is not something they’re comfortable with. To get to that discovery, deeply listening to the client is a must for Bruce.
Every client varies, but typically, Bruce will recommend a mix of investment products: money markets, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, tax-free bonds, managed accounts, and annuities. Once Bruce is crystal clear on the goals and objectives of his clients, he will chart out a potential course of action for their review.
Third Meeting: Financial Strategy is Set
Once the client has had the opportunity to review Bruce’s recommendations and discuss the strategy with Bruce and approve the plan, the transfer process begins. Bruce and his team contact the previous brokerage firm to initiate the transfers. Typically, most assets transfer in-kind within weeks via the Automated Customer Account Transfer (ACAT) system. This allows broker dealers to enter, review, and settle transfers in a fully automated manner. Certain investments can take a bit longer or require additional paperwork.
“I look forward to every single day, offering avenues and strategies that match with my clients’ visions for their financial future.”
“I look forward to every single day, offering avenues and strategies that match with my clients’ visions for their financial future.”
How Bruce Keeps You Updated
Once the accounts are set up and the initial investments are made, Bruce monitors the accounts on an ongoing basis and in light of prevailing market conditions. In addition, clients have access to their account through secure client portals (links provided by our custodian and reporting service).
Every quarter, Bruce G. Allen Investments, LLC shares a concise performance summary that is unlike the very lengthy mailings many people receive from their financial advisers. Bruce wants to communicate to clients their portfolio’s performance in a transparent and clear fashion.
Since Bruce operates as an independent registered investment adviser, he reviews accounts regularly and makes adjustments, as needed.
Bruce will meet with clients on a quarterly or annual basis, depending on the complexity of the portfolio, to review performance and discuss any changes that he thinks would benefit the client. He listens to his clients relating any changes in their situation or concerns they may have.
Bruce works closely with his clients’ attorneys and Certified Public Accountants to help streamline tax preparation and estate planning.
Through each phase of working together, clients are listened to and engaged. It is a partnership that Bruce values and respects.
Bruce will meet with clients on a quarterly or annual basis, depending on the complexity of the portfolio, to review performance and discuss any changes that he thinks would benefit the client. He listens to his clients relating any changes in their situation or concerns they may have.
Bruce works closely with his clients’ attorneys and Certified Public Accountants to help streamline tax preparation and estate planning.
Through each phase of working with Bruce Allen, clients are listened to and engaged. It is a partnership that Bruce values and respects.
Women-Owned Businesses & Women Investors
Year after year, Bruce Allen Investments is seeing more and more women who are very engaged in the financial planning for their futures.
Women-Owned Businesses & Women Investors
Year after year, Bruce Allen Investments is seeing more and more women who are very engaged in the financial planning for their futures.
Social Security Consultation
Social Security represents an enormous financial asset when we retire. Bruce works with his clients to create a game plan with the goal of maximizing this critical source of income in retirement.
Our Values
Socially Responsible Investing
“I am grateful to help my clients connect with like-minded companies and unleash the power of capital for good.”
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Securities are offered through M.S. Howells & Co. a registered broker/dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Bruce G Allen Investments LLC. These entities are not affiliated and neither provide legal or tax advice. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Information is based on data gathered from what we believe are reliable sources. This material contains an assessment of the market and economic environment at a specific point in time and is not intended to be a forecast or guarantee of future results. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied.
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370 17th Street Suite 3580
Denver, CO 80202
Bruce G. Allen Investments is located in Denver’s Republic Plaza building at 370 17th Street. We are located in Suite 3580.
There is metered street parking and public parking areas & garages surrounding Republic Plaza.
Once you are inside the main lobby of our building, select an elevator that will take you to the 35th floor. We are located in Suite 3580.