Wealth Management
The Sequence of Returns Risk in Retirement
Markets go up and down in ways that are not entirely predictable. For long-term investors, what the market is doing in the present isn’t that troubling; they’ve got a long time to ride out potential downturns. But for recent retirees, an ill-timed market downturn can have a negative impact on their nest egg, increasing the…
Read MoreWhy Investors Should Avoid Overconcentration
A concentrated position in a single stock can happen to investors for many reasons. They may receive company stock as part of their employee compensation package or they may have bought shares of a single company, hoping to choose a big winner. However, it’s unlikely that a single stock will outperform the market as a…
Read MoreRising Interest Rates
Did you know that consumer prices climbed 6.8 percent in November from the past year – the quickest pace of increase since 1982? Inflation is real and the Federal Reserve is about to take action. The federal funds rate (currently set at zero) is expected to be increased three times in 2022. Let’s talk about…
Read MoreWhy You Need an Evolving Financial Plan
Financial planning is not a set-it-and-forget-it activity. Rather, financial plans are ever-evolving based on your changing life circumstances. Your goals and priorities may shift as your career evolves and big changes like marriage, having a child, or getting a new job may warrant adjustments to your long-term plan. Here is a look at the situations…
Read MoreBuilding A Socially Responsible Investment Portfolio
Our values impact the ways in which we shop, socialize, and even invest. When it comes to investments, more and more people are wanting to invest in companies with whom they share values. In this video we will discuss one of the more simple approaches: Socially Responsible Investing (or SRI). What is SRI (or Socially…
Read MoreHow Diversifying Your Portfolio Can Mitigate Risk
Risk is an inherent part of investing. After all, no one can control the losses or gains of a particular asset, sector, or the market as a whole. But you can take steps to manage your risk by diversifying your portfolio. Here’s a look at what diversification is, why it matters, and how to do…
Read MoreTax Planning Strategies to Consider Before 2022
As the year end approaches, we wanted to share with you important tax strategies to consider, which may help you save on your taxes–now and in the future. Watch this video for a quick summary of the year-end tax tips. Here are the year-end tax planning tips to consider: 1. Potential benefits of converting to…
Read MoreEvaluating Your Executive Stock Options
As part of your compensation package, your company might offer you stock options to supplement your salary. While they can be a valuable form of compensation, they also leave you with plenty of decisions to make about how and when to use them. It’s important to understand the ins and outs of stock options to…
Read MoreShort-Term Investing
When you think about short-term investing what comes to mind? We talk about long-term investing strategies regularly, but in this video we walk you through short-term investing. A short-term investment typically seeks to protect capital while generating returns. For many people there are various short-terms inside of a larger long-term. Your financial life is not…
Read MoreAutomated Investing vs. Human Guidance
When you’re looking for help managing your investment portfolio, you have a decision to make: Should you work with a financial advisor or a robo-advisor? A financial advisor is a professional specializing in financial planning, wealth management and other personal finance services. On the other hand, a robo-advisor is a digital platform that uses algorithms…
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