Investment Consultant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Investment Consultant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Working with clients to identify their unique investment goals.
  • Formulating investment strategies based on client goals.
  • Issuing client documents, including monthly or yearly portfolio reports.
  • Managing client documents for tax reporting.
  • Making adjustments to client investments over time, such as switching to a lower-risk investment as a client reaches retirement age.
  • Communicating openly, consistently, and honestly with clients and always keeping them informed about changes to your investment strategy.
  • Suggesting investment products based on client needs.
  • Analyzing various markets and conducting research.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Investment Consultant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Investment Consultant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.