Why “Set It and Forget It” Doesn’t Work for Serious Investors

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The Problem with Passive Planning

You’ve probably heard it before: “Just set it and forget it.” It’s a phrase used in many cookie-cutter investment models. But if you’re a serious investor with significant assets and complex goals, that approach just doesn’t cut it.

Your Life Evolves—Your Strategy Should Too

At Life Story Wealth Planning, we take a different view. Your financial life isn’t static—so why should your investment strategy be? Markets change. Tax laws shift. Your personal goals evolve. Your plan must adapt.

Financial Planning is Like Driving a Car

We believe that investing is more like driving a car than setting a cruise control. Sometimes you need to slow down and preserve gains. Other times you need to accelerate to capitalize on an opportunity. And occasionally, you need to switch lanes entirely.

A Multi-Strategy, Dynamic Approach

That’s why we use a multi-strategy investment approach. Instead of relying on one fixed method, we evaluate different tools and tactics based on real-time data and forward-looking research. This flexibility helps us reduce unnecessary risk and pursue better outcomes.

Ongoing Support, Not Just Annual Reviews

Our ongoing planning model also includes continuous check-ins, not just once a year. You’ll have access to your advisor whenever life throws a curveball, or you simply want to reevaluate your direction.

Modern Investing Requires Modern Thinking

In short: “Set it and forget it” is outdated. You deserve a strategy that evolves with you—designed by a team that sees the big picture and the fine details alike. That’s what it means to work with Life Story Wealth Planning.

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