Wealth Management Terms
Wealth Management Terms
Understanding Key Wealth Management Terms
Understanding Key Wealth Management Terms
At Nova Wealth Management, we believe that financial empowerment starts with financial understanding. Whether you’re new to investing or you’re a seasoned client, navigating the world of wealth management can feel like learning a new language. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive glossary of essential wealth management terms — to make the complex, simple. Our intention is to help you feel more confident when discussing your financial goals and decisions with your advisor.
Our team in Naples, Florida is committed to helping you build, preserve, and enjoy your wealth. This guide reflects our client-first approach by demystifying financial jargon and giving you the clarity you deserve.
Why Terminology Matters in Your Financial Plan
Why Terminology Matters in Your Financial Plan
Financial decisions are among the most important and personal ones you’ll make. Understanding the language used in your plan gives you confidence, control, and clarity. Whether you’re planning for retirement in Naples, FL, managing a trust in Marco Island, or diversifying assets in Estero, fluency in wealth management terms helps you get the most from your advisor relationship.
At Nova Wealth, we’re passionate about bringing clarity to your financial life. We see education as a cornerstone of trust, and we go the extra mile to ensure that you’re not just being managed — you’re being understood.
Essential Wealth Management Terms to Know
Essential Wealth Management Terms to Know
Below is a list of core financial terms that frequently come up in conversations with your wealth advisor. Bookmark this page as a helpful reference any time you’re preparing for a meeting or reviewing your portfolio.
ASSET ALLOCATION
The process of dividing your investment portfolio among different asset categories, such as stocks, bonds, and cash, to align with your financial goals and risk tolerance.
CAPITAL GAINS
The profit from the sale of an asset, like stocks or real estate. These gains may be taxed differently depending on how long you've held the asset.
DIVERSIFICATION
A risk management strategy that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio, minimizing the impact of any single asset's performance.
ESG INVESTING
Short for Environmental, Social, and Governance, this investing strategy focuses on companies that meet specific ethical criteria — a growing interest among clients in Naples and beyond.
ESTATE PLANNING
The process of arranging for the transfer of your assets after death. Includes wills, trusts, power of attorney, and more. It's a key component of comprehensive wealth management.
FINANCIAL PLAN
A personalized strategy crafted to help you meet your financial goals, typically including aspects like retirement planning, insurance, estate strategy, and tax optimization.
FIDUCIARY
A financial advisor or firm legally and ethically bound to act in your best interest. At Nova Wealth Management, we are proud fiduciaries — your success is our priority.
RISK TOLERANCE
The degree of variability in investment returns you're comfortable with. Your advisor uses this to tailor a portfolio suited to your comfort zone.
ROBO-ADVISOR
An automated platform that offers investment advice or portfolio management online with minimal human supervision. While convenient, they lack the personal touch and nuanced strategy a wealth advisor from Nova offers.
VOTALITY
A statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given investment. It's often used to assess risk, particularly in the stock market.
how we use these terms at nova wealth management
how we use these terms at nova wealth management
We don’t expect our clients to be fluent in financial terminology — that’s our job. But we do believe in transparency, and we want you to feel empowered during every step of your financial journey. Here’s how we incorporate these terms into your experience:
We begin with an in-depth discussion about your goals, timeline, and risk tolerance. Understanding terms like “asset allocation” and “risk tolerance” helps you stay engaged in this process.
We use concepts like diversification and ESG investing to craft a strategy that aligns with your personal values and financial objectives.
We explain market updates, tax implications, and estate planning strategies in plain English, not Wall-Street speak.
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Whether you’re just getting started or refining a complex financial plan, our team is here to guide you through every definition and decision.
From asset allocation to estate planning, let us help make the language of wealth something you speak fluently.
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