Getting Started

A typical process for a prospective client

Initial Meeting and Data Gathering

The initial meeting, either in person or on the telephone, will allow Jonathan to begin to develop an understanding of your current financial status and concerns as well as your long-term goals.  Information and documents will be requested either prior to or during the meeting. 

Analysis of Your Financial and Investment Status

Depending on the matters raised during the initial meeting and your questions, your financial and investment information will be analyzed and a report will be prepared. 
While your report will be customized to meet your own unique needs and questions, most clients request:

1. An analysis of their total investment holdings, with recommendations for changes in diversification and individual investments, and
2. A forecast of expected retirement expenses and income, which is useful both to working age and retired clients.

Investment Account Set-up and Administration

After your investments have been analyzed, if you want to have Jonathan D. Pond, LLC manage your investments, we will complete the necessary paperwork, including new account applications, transfer forms, trust forms, etc.  You may choose to have your investments held by Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., and/or TIAA-CREF.  We also work with both you and these institutions to ensure the most seamless transfer of assets so we can begin to actively manage your assets according to your investment plan.  You will receive monthly investment statements as well as advices supporting each investment purchase or sale directly from your chosen institution(s).  In addition, Jonathan will send you a semiannual detailed investment performance summary.