{"id":10052,"date":"2020-11-16T11:32:59","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T16:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging-prblog.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/?p=10052"},"modified":"2025-05-08T02:59:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T06:59:30","slug":"how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Started When You are Ready to Invest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s great that\nyou are ready to start your investment journey. However, with that decision\ncomes the big question: Where do you invest your money and how do you get\nstarted? Additionally, what goals do you set, and do you make the investments\nyourself or seek professional help?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing as a concept can be quite intimidating, and the internet may sometimes be a rabbit hole of often contradictory advice, interspersed with head-spinning jargon. Do not worry,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/landing\/find-financial-advisors?cta=match\"> <em>Paladin Registry can help you find financial advisors who can talk to you in a manner that you will understand!<\/em> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ebca569aedd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ebca569aedd\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#Investing_vs_Saving\" title=\"Investing vs. Saving\">Investing vs. Saving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#Things_to_consider_before_investing\" title=\"Things to consider before investing\">Things to consider before investing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#Here_are_3_investing_styles_you_should_be_aware_of_before_you_start_investing\" title=\"Here are 3 investing styles you should be aware of before you start investing:\">Here are 3 investing styles you should be aware of before you start investing:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#1_Cookie_Jar_approach_Cash_as_an_asset\" title=\"1. Cookie Jar approach: Cash as an asset\">1. Cookie Jar approach: Cash as an asset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#2_Point_click_and_invest_with_Robo-advisors\" title=\"2. Point, click, and invest with Robo-advisors\">2. Point, click, and invest with Robo-advisors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#3_Hire_a_Financial_advisor_to_help_with_your_investments\" title=\"3. Hire a Financial advisor to help with your investments\">3. Hire a Financial advisor to help with your investments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#6_Common_Investment_Options_for_Beginners\" title=\"6 Common Investment Options for Beginners\">6 Common Investment Options for Beginners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#1_401k_and_IRA\" title=\"1. 401(k) and IRA\">1. 401(k) and IRA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#2_Insurance\" title=\"2. Insurance\">2. Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#3_Stocks\" title=\"3. Stocks\">3. Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#4_Real_Estate\" title=\"4. Real Estate\">4. Real Estate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#5_Mutual_Funds\" title=\"5. Mutual Funds\">5. Mutual Funds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#6_Fixed_Income_Investing_Bonds_Certificates_of_Deposit_CDs\" title=\"6. Fixed Income Investing: Bonds, Certificates of Deposit (CDs)\">6. Fixed Income Investing: Bonds, Certificates of Deposit (CDs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#Dos_and_Donts_of_Investing\" title=\"Dos and Don\u2019ts of Investing\">Dos and Don\u2019ts of Investing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/investing\/how-to-get-started-when-you-are-ready-to-invest\/#About_Dash_Investments\" title=\"About Dash Investments\">About Dash Investments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investing_vs_Saving\"><\/span><strong>Investing vs. Saving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, it\nis mandatory to understand that investing and saving are similar, but not the\nsame. Saving is putting away money that you don\u2019t need or use immediately for\nemergencies or for future purchases. The money in your cookie jar is the money\nyou save. There is virtually no risk involved here and no additional returns\nyou can get on that money. Investing is a little bit more complex, but definitely\nnot the math problem you just couldn\u2019t crack back at school. Investing is when\nyou put a part of your money in specific financial products &#8211; you make an\ninvestment right now, and watch it grow over time. At the time of maturity of\nthat product, you may get back your money (the \u201cprincipal\u201d that you invested)\nand an additional income called the \u201cinterest\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>With great power comes\ngreater responsibility; with great returns comes greater risk.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you invest,\nmake sure your emergency fund is full to the brim. Ensure that your liabilities\nhave been provisioned for before tying your money up in investments. If you\nhaven\u2019t done that, you may want to discuss it with someone knowledgeable, like\na financial advisor, to help you choose and time your investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_consider_before_investing\"><\/span><strong>Things to consider before investing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is imperative\nto assess your current financial situation and set realistic financial goals to\nfigure out the right investment portfolio mix may work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your<br>age <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your<br>income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your<br>financial goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<br>amount of risk you can take<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your<br>time horizon <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people think\nof their retirement when they decide to invest. While it makes sense to save as\nmuch as possible in the years to retirement for an enjoyable retired lifestyle,\nreturns on investments can also help you meet various financial goals &#8211; owning\nyour own home, putting your children through college, buying a car, a family\nvacation, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_3_investing_styles_you_should_be_aware_of_before_you_start_investing\"><\/span><strong>Here are 3 investing styles you should be aware of before you start investing<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cookie_Jar_approach_Cash_as_an_asset\"><\/span>1. <strong>Cookie Jar approach: Cash as an asset<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to\ninvesting is saving, and the Cookie Jar method is the easiest approach to help\nyou save money. This style is derived from grandma\u2019s secret to running the\nhousehold! Small amounts of money is put into different envelopes or cookie\njars with labels determining the purpose of the money. The modern equivalent of\nthe cookie jar is your online savings account with your bank.\nThis&nbsp;method&nbsp;helps people allocate money to different buckets and\nmanage expenses. It prioritizes cash as an asset and gives importance to\nliquidity or easy access to funds. Experts call it relatively zero-risk, though\nno financial product is ever zero risk. The returns from this approach are low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Point_click_and_invest_with_Robo-advisors\"><\/span>2. <strong>Point, click, and invest with Robo-advisors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These\nwonder-platforms arrived a little more than a decade ago and are increasingly\nfinding favor with investors. They provide automated, algorithm-driven\ninvestment advice and services with minimal human intervention, thereby\nremoving the emotional and behavioral aspects of financial decision-making.\nRobo-advisors take most of the guesswork out of investing. The low fees, low cost threshold, and ease of use present great allure for beginners to\nget started on long-term investing. Unfortunately, they don\u2019t have investment\ntrack records to know how they\u2019ve done, and the ones that do have subpar\nperformance as well as the lack of an experienced investment professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hire_a_Financial_advisor_to_help_with_your_investments\"><\/span>3. <strong>Hire a Financial advisor to help with your investments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A common wall that\nalmost everyone hits is the question of whether or not to hire a financial\nadvisor. While there is a cost to engaging one, research has found that there\nis a quantifiable increase in wealth when working with an advisor. They come\narmed with experience and knowledge to help you strategize for maximum gains\nfrom investments. Getting a fiduciary advisor on board will take investment\nmanagement off your hands, but you\u2019d want to make sure the advisor has\nfinancial planning expertise as well, therefore leaving you with more worry-free\ntime to spend with your loved ones. Many advisors say they offer financial\nplanning but getting a sample plan from a few advisors will help you\ndifferentiate between their abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a raise? An\ninheritance? A major life event? Ready to take control of your financial life?\nAnswer a few simple questions and get matched with a background-verified\nfiduciary advisor near you with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/landing\/find-financial-advisors?cta=match\">free match tool on the <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/landing\/find-financial-advisors?cta=match\"><em>Paladin\nRegistry<\/em><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/landing\/find-financial-advisors?cta=match\"> website.&nbsp; <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Common_Investment_Options_for_Beginners\"><\/span><strong>6 Common Investment Options for Beginners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_401k_and_IRA\"><\/span>1. <strong>401(k) and IRA <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 401(k) derives\nits name from subsection 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code that defines the\nrules and regulations of this investment. It is an account, like your savings\naccount, in which you put money that can be used after you retire. The money\nyou put now compounds and grows over time, and you can use it for a comfortable\nlifestyle after you retire. An advantage of the 401(k) plan is that it is a\ntax-deferred product, which means you pay less tax for the years you contribute\nto the 401(k). Unlike the savings account, where the bank takes ownership of\nthe money and pays a fixed interest over time, the 401(k) plan offers great\nflexibility to authorize the fund manager with whom the account is opened to\ninvest your money in higher-yielding investments such as stocks, bonds and\nmutual funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part of\n401(k), however, is that it is an employer-sponsored retirement account. Most\nemployers offer a 100% match to your contributions up to 10% of your income.\nSo, if you put 10% of your salary into your 401(k), your employer will also put\n10% of your salary into your 401(k)&nbsp;above and beyond your normal income.\nNo other investment offers this kind of deal. If your employer offers matching\nfunds for your retirement plan, it is highly advised that you sign up and reap\nthe benefits of this plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Insurance\"><\/span>2. <strong>Insurance <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance is\nbought to protect oneself from losing money in case of unforeseen events. You\npay a monthly or annual \u2018premium\u2019 to the insurance company and get this money\nback in the case of a bad event affecting the insured person or asset. The\ntypes of insurance that are recommended for you to have are life, health,\nlong-term&nbsp;disability, and&nbsp;auto insurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some employers\nprovide insurance as part of their contract. Always check with your employer\nfirst for available coverage. If your employer doesn&#8217;t offer the type of\ninsurance you want, obtain quotes from several insurance providers before you\nmake your choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Stocks\"><\/span>3. <strong>Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in\nstocks is a common way for beginners to gain investing experience. When you buy\na share, you become a part-owner of the company whose stock you purchased. On\nthe other hand, the associated risks are higher too. It is said that the stock\nmarket takes the stairs up, but it takes the elevator down.&nbsp; As long as you are investing in high quality\ncompanies with great management teams at a reasonable price you should do well\nover the long term. Doing this is easier said than done that\u2019s why we\u2019d recommend\nusing an advisor who has a long term track record of performing well while not\ntaking too much risk at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with a\nsmall amount gives the investors the required confidence to invest further,\nonce a basic understanding is established of stock market moves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Real_Estate\"><\/span>4. <strong>Real Estate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The allure for\nreal estate comes from its ability to generate passive income for the long-term\nand its tremendous price appreciation capability over time. Additionally, you\nget predictable cash flow and tax advantages as well! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side,\nit can be a very expensive affair that requires you to put down a significant\namount of money up front to begin real estate investing. A good rule of hand\nwhen it comes to investing in real estate is that if you cannot afford to pay\nin cash for the purchase, you should at least be able to afford the mortgage\npayments, even without rental income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span>5. <strong>Mutual Funds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mutual funds are a\ngreat alternative to their&nbsp; cousin &#8211;\nequities. However, with mutual funds, you buy only a share of a managed fund\nthat is invested in different companies, or in a mix of asset classes\naltogether (including government securities).The individual components of your\nmutual fund don\u2019t matter to you directly as long as the overall performance of\nthe fund meets your expectations. While mutual funds too are subject to market\nrisk, the fact that an experienced fund manager is in charge of your\ninvestment, monitoring, and moving money around within the composition of your\nchosen fund, helps to alleviate a part of the risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 ways\nto buy Mutual Fund shares in the United States. You have the option to purchase\nthrough a broker, a mutual fund company, or as part of a retirement plan.\nThough mutual funds are a decent option you must remember that they carry an\nextra layer of fees over and above what your advisor is charging. This extra\nlayer usually averages over 1.5% per year on top of the 1% your advisor is\ncharging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Fixed_Income_Investing_Bonds_Certificates_of_Deposit_CDs\"><\/span>6. <strong>Fixed Income Investing: Bonds, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a safe\ninvestment avenue that prioritizes capital protection and income generation. It\nencompasses products such as government and corporate bonds, money market\nfunds, and CDs. It is highly recommended to include a choice pick of fixed\nincome instruments in your portfolio for diversification sake, as a buffer to\nriskier investments. If your equity investments are your car speeding up a\nhighway, your fixed income products in your portfolio are your airbags. Fixed\nincome products are less sensitive to macroeconomics and provide a steady rate\nof interest for the duration of your investment. That doesn\u2019t make them\nrisk-free. Fixed income investments are still subject to inflation, interest\nrate changes, and credit risk in corporate bonds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes people\naverse to large amounts of transactions in a fixed income is the high minimum\ninvestment requirements, high transaction costs, and a lack of liquidity in the\nbond market. Additionally, the returns are less, given that the risk is\nlesser.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dos_and_Donts_of_Investing\"><\/span><strong>Dos and Don\u2019ts of Investing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><tbody><tr><th> DO <\/th><th>DON\u2019T <\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Research well-Just because you are a rookie doesn\u2019t mean you have to invest like one<\/td><td>Don\u2019t invest money you need right away. Meet your expenses and invest the remainder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your emergency fund should be full before you start investing &#8211; usually, around 6 months of your pay<\/td><td>Don\u2019t invest in what you don\u2019t understand. Read the fine print, understand the risk and reward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Think long-term and leave your investments alone. Give it time to grow<\/td><td>Don\u2019t be afraid to rebalance your portfolio or review your investment decisions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spread your risk. Diversify your portfolio by investing in different asset classes<\/td><td>Don\u2019t try to time the market you can\u2019t. Nobody can<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Be consistent with investments. Stay motivated and contribute regularly<\/td><td>Don\u2019t let emotions guide your investment. Use media as a tool, not as an advisor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Invest early and in low-cost investments<\/td><td>Don\u2019t procrastinate. Time indeed is money.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Check with your advisor on what suits your requirements<\/td><td>Don\u2019t forget about your taxes. Also, ensure that you look at the fees and charges of investments<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the most suitable tax-saving strategies for your specific financial requirements, visit&nbsp;Dash Investments&nbsp;or email me directly at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:dash@dashinvestments.com\"><strong>dash@dashinvestments.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Dash_Investments\"><\/span><strong>About Dash Investments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dashinvestments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dash Investments<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is privately owned by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/blog\/author\/jonathan-dash-founder-cio-dash-investments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jonathan Dash<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and is an independent investment advisory firm, managing private client accounts for individuals and families across America. As a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm with the SEC, they are fiduciaries who put clients\u2019 interests ahead of everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paladinregistry.com\/financial-advisory-firm\/woodland-hills\/california\/dash-investments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dash Investments<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;offers a full range of investment advisory and financial services, which are tailored to each client\u2019s unique needs providing institutional-caliber money management services that are based upon a solid, proven research approach. Additionally, each client receives comprehensive financial planning to ensure they are moving toward their financial goals. CEO &amp; Chief Investment Officer&nbsp;Jonathan Dash&nbsp;has been covered in major business publications such as Barron\u2019s, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times as a leader in the investment industry with a track record of creating value for his firm\u2019s clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s great that you are ready to start your investment journey. However, with that decision comes the big question: Where do you invest your money and how do you get started? Additionally, what goals do you set, and do you make the investments yourself or seek professional help? 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