Emotions are an important part of the wealth equation and how we let them affect our investment and financial planning decisions dictates our success to a significant degree. The key is aligning our “gut feelings” with real wealth management wisdom.

It’s important to have a handle on how worst-case scenarios could impact your investments, but it’s equally important to take a balanced view, as our expert wealth managers explain.

Investors are used to rock-bottom interest levels, but now the prospect of negative rates is coming into view – necessitating a wholesale review of many people’s financial strategies.

Equities investors have lots to weight up as they decide on the markets, sectors and companies well positioned for the months ahead, and there are both risks and opportunities it would be costly to miss.

Business owners have a lot to gain through having a wealth manager align their business and personal financial strategies, particularly when it comes to private client lending.

Joining this year’s rush of “goldbugs” might seem tempting if growth predictions are to be believed, but investors must look at their portfolio in the round first.

Emerging economies’ rising debt ratios, the online revolution in retail and the wisdom of watching and waiting are all brought to the fore by our investment experts this month.

It’s vital to keep comparing your wealth manager’s performance to its peer group to make sure you are getting value for money and the returns you need to fulfil your goals.

Taking the time to review your financial plan is a real investment in the health of your wealth – and your peace of mind – so seize the opportunity this summer.