(Photo: Shutterstock)
As markets went haywire following the onset of COVID-19, many investors may have felt an overflow of emotions. The impact of the pandemic was worse than many could have imagined. Businesses closed, unemployment skyrocketed, and investors trying to prepare for retirement and long-term financial goals stood before a precipice.
The equity market's recent run-up offered brief optimism, but the looming threat of a potential long-term recession or second wave of the pandemic means the horizon may still be full of risk. For advisors guiding clients through this storm, there may be a second chance to prepare portfolios, talk to clients about the risks ahead, and attempt to lay out a plan.
Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO, part of your ALM digital membership.
Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:
- Breaking benefits news and analysis, on-site and via our newsletters and custom alerts
- Educational webcasts, white papers, and ebooks from industry thought leaders
- Critical converage of the property casualty insurance and financial advisory markets on our other ALM sites, PropertyCasualty360 and ThinkAdvisor
Already have an account? Sign In Now
© 2025 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
