Abstract: The present invention provides an intranet system for a financial service corporation. The present invention also provides a browser interface for financial services. The interface comprise a toolbar; a task menu wherein each task is associated with a number of financial applications; an object menu associated with each task which provides a link to each financial application; and an action menu for presenting one or more actions specific to a user-selected financial application. The task menu is always present on the browser interface and the object and action menus vary depending upon the options selected. The financial applications include market monitoring functions, portfolio reviews, model balancing, and automated trading.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention, a computer-based system in which a user, e.g., a financial advisor, an investor, or a client of an investment firm, etc., may engage in an interactive dialog with a software-based investment advice system, hereafter referred to as the “Advisor” to receive analysis of present and potential financial investments. Based on information provided by the user, the Advisor may be configured to determine a recommended investment portfolio including investment allocations designed to meet at least one financial goal. A goal refers to a desired target accumulation of assets in connection with an investor's investment needs based on information a user has provided.