The Value of a Financial Adviser
Why we believe all investors can benefit from the experience and guidance an investment professional can offer.
We believe that the expertise and guidance an investment professional can offer are essential to successful financial planning. That’s why the American Funds are sold through financial advisers.
Financial advisers can provide many valuable services. They can help you:
- assess your financial goals, investment time frame and tolerance for risk, and monitor them over time
- allocate your assets according to your financial situation
- analyze the risks and potential rewards of various investments
- understand the value of a long-term investment perspective and a diversified asset mix
- take advantage of the many services we offer
In addition, financial advisers will provide support and guidance during difficult times, such as:
- market downturns
- political turmoil
- wide interest rate or currency fluctuations
- times of personal financial stress
If you do not have a financial adviser, we would be glad to help you find one in your area. Please call us at 800/421-4120 Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time, for assistance. If you are outside the U.S., contact your operator to call us collect at 757/670-4900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time, or 949/975-5000 between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.