Mar 16, 2020 2020 COVID-19 Resource
Important Update
Coronavirus Update
We Are Prepared and Ready to Help.
As the situation with the coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to develop, we want you to know that your team at Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors remains ready to help support you. In light of local health departments urging “social distancing,” we have implemented several measures of our business continuity plan. At this point, we are still available for in-person meetings at our office but many of our employees will be working from home. When appointments are confirmed, you will have the option of a phone or web meeting.
Resources Available
We wanted to review the resources available to provide information and make it easier to contact us.
- Access your digital portal. If you need assistance setting-up access or help to reset your password, please call the office.
- You can download An iPhone and Android App to access your account information from a mobile device.
- A 24-hour digital calendar to reserve appointments with our advisors.
- Our office phone system. 509-972-3686 or (800) 627-4340
- A link to our web meeting where we can share our screens and use video or audio conferencing. https://meetings.ringcentral.com/join. The first time you join, you will need to download the ring central meetings app on your mobile device or install the ringcentral meetings app for your computer.
- You can directly email your advisor to set up a time to talk or ask a question.
- Ben Rickey: ben@erickey.com
- Joy Stenehjem: joy@erickey.com
- Susan VanTress: susan@erickey.com
- Dirk Bernd: dirk@erickey.com
- Chelsie Smith: chelsie@erickey.com
The Markets
The markets have been exhibiting extreme volatility, to say the least. We are reviewing accounts and making adjustments consistent with your investment objective. Heightened volatility can provide investment opportunities. Expect to see market commentary and portfolio news over the coming days and weeks.
Just tonight, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates to zero and is launching a $700B quantitative program. Futures markets are lower following the news. The market may react better to fiscal response from Congress.
If your plans with your spending have changed or you would like to review your risk tolerance, please let your advisor know. 509-972-3686
Thank you
Your Team at Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors
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