FM INVESTMENT SERVICESA Division of F&M Bank
 
 

Our Investment Philosophy



As independent professional advisors, we can offer you a personalized financial strategy, not a generic investment program. Your individual portfolio will be based on your unique situation, your attitudes, preferences and goals. It will be designed to account for change, both in the market and in your circumstances, so that it can work with you and for you at every stage of your life.Our approach to investing is straightforward: we focus on becoming your partner in building the future you desire. As we work together, our advisors will thoroughly explain the investment strategies recommended, so that you'll be fully comfortable with all aspects of your investment program. Every decision we make will be focused on achieving the results you want. Our mission is to help our clients achieve financial independence through professional advice,  sound risk management, quality investment products, and personal, efficient service.

 


 Our Investment Process

  

 Understand

We use a variety of tools including questionnaires and interviews to understand your personal goals, current financial situation, investment experience and risk tolerance. In this step, we make you fully aware of our capabilities and provide educational support to assist our clients in understanding the scope of services we offer to help you meet your objectives.

 Design

Our team analyzes the information you share with us and designs solutions intended to help you reach your objectives. This step may involve collaboration with other specialists or your existing professionals. We present our recommendations to you, answer your questions, consider alternatives and outline the steps we need to take to implement your plan.

 Implement

In this step, we execute your customized strategy using the extensive tools available to us through Raymond James. This involves the selection of specific account types, investment products and optional services; we then complete the necessary paperwork in a coordinated approach. 


 Manage
Once implemented, we continually monitor the progress of our recommendations relative to your defined objectives and suggest changes where needed. A key to this step is your involvement in the process and communication of any significant changes in your life. We accomplish this by providing ongoing reporting of your account activity and by conducting periodic reviews.



 



Raymond James Coverage Area


Raymond James has more than 2,300 branch locations throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. The firm also maintains an array of affiliated international offices including Paris, Nice, Cannes, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Luxembourg, Geneva, Lausanne and Montevideo.


 

Your Rights as a Client:

  • Courteous service
  • A trustworthy and competent financial advisor
  • Suitable recommendations
  • Timely transactions at the best available prices
  • Full disclosure of costs and risks
  • Clear communications
  • Comprehensive statements and trade confirmations
  • Prompt error and complaint resolution
  • Strict confidentiality

Click here to read the Raymond James Client Bill of Rights

Financial Advisor Services
Financial Advisor Image
FM INVESTMENT SERVICES
307 N. Defiance Street
ArchboldOH 43502
Phone: 419-446-2501
Fax: 419-446-2982
Toll-Free: 800-451-7843
Contact Us

Securities offered through
RAYMOND JAMES
FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Member FINRA / SIPC

  • NOT FDIC Insured
  • NOT GUARANTEED by the bank
  • Subject to risk and may lose value
  • Not a deposit
  • Not insured by any government agency
  • Raymond James is not affiliated with the financial institution or the investment center

 

Raymond James financial advisors may only conduct business with residents of the states and/or jurisdictions for which they are properly registered. Therefore, a response to a request for information may be delayed. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state. Investors outside of the United States are subject to securities and tax regulations within their applicable jurisdictions that are not addressed on this site. Contact your local Raymond James office for information and availability.

© 2011 Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC         Privacy Notice