Investment Management FAQs What is the meaning of investment management? Investment management is the practice of managing assets to achieve specified investment goals. Investment managers are professionals who manage investment portfolios on behalf of their clients. What are the advantages of investment management? The advantages of investment management include professional analysis, increased income, minimized tax liabilities, reduced risks, and the potential to outperform the market. What are the disadvantages of investment management? The disadvantages of investment management include the cost, the potential for management abuses, and the volatility of investments. What factors do you need to consider in operating an investment management company? Factors to consider in operating an investment management company include compliance with regulatory requirements, developing and implementing investment strategies, managing risk, maintaining accurate reporting, and fulfilling the fiduciary duty to clients. What are the different types of investment managers in an investment management company? Types of investment managers in an investment management company are traditional financial advisors, online financial advisors, and robo-advisors. About the Author True Tamplin, BSc, CEPF® Facebook Linkedin Instagram Twitter Youtube True Tamplin is a published author, public speaker, CEO of UpDigital, and founder of Finance Strategists. True is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF®), author of The Handy Financial Ratios Guide, a member of the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, contributes to his financial education site, Finance Strategists, and has spoken to various financial communities such as the CFA Institute, as well as university students like his Alma mater, Biola University, where he received a bachelor of science in business and data analytics. To learn more about True, visit his personal website or view his author profiles on Amazon, Nasdaq and Forbes.