{"id":5793,"date":"2022-06-21T11:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keystonefinancial.com\/?post_type=oi_article&p=5793"},"modified":"2023-10-23T13:47:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:47:01","slug":"do-i-need-a-trusted-contact","status":"publish","type":"oi_article","link":"https:\/\/www.keystonefinancial.com\/articles\/do-i-need-a-trusted-contact","title":{"rendered":"Do I need a Trusted Contact?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As part of our proactive planning approach here at Keystone Financial Services, we want to assist our clients in quickly and effectively addressing any suspected financial exploitation of seniors and\/or other vulnerable adults We believe all investors can benefit from adding a “Trusted Contact” to their accounts, especially those over 62 years of age. Having one or more Trusted Contacts provides another level of security for your accounts and puts Keystone in a better position to help maintain your accounts’ safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically, this person is a Trusted family member or friend that you feel comfortable including in your financial affairs. The idea behind adding a Trusted Contact to your household is that it gives our firm someone to contact about your accounts if problems arise or if something is out of the ordinary. For example, if Keystone is having a problem getting in touch with you, or if we have a concern about potential fraud related to your accounts, you have a Trusted Contact that will know where you are and how to get in touch with you. Knowing who you<\/span><\/strong> trust is an important factor in keeping your accounts safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are sure this sparks questions about what a Trusted Contact can and cannot do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Trusted Contact CAN:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n