Risk is an important factor to consider when investing and planning for your future. We all work hard for our money, so it makes sense that we would want the highest possible returns from our investments. But when thinking of investing and possible returns, it is important to understand risk. In particular, understanding the relationship between (1) risk and return, (2) one’s own risk profile and (3) the risk of the investment products or overall portfolio one is considering. The information below will provide you with some basic information on risk that you can consider when working with your advisor.