Next month, Americans will head to the polls to elect the next president of the United States.
While the outcome is unknown, one thing is for certain: There will be a steady stream of opinions from pundits and prognosticators about how the election will impact the stock market. As we explain...
Identity thieves are upping their game. In their relentless pursuit of your personal identifying information (PII) they are constantly evolving in their technology and their techniques to stay one step ahead of you. In past blog posts we have hammered on the steps you need to take to fortify your...
We invite all our clients and friends to join us in supporting the Lee family in raising money for Mitochondrial Disease research. The Lee family recently lost their 8 year old son, Aiden Lee to Mitochondrial Disease and would like to raise money to support research in finding a cure for this...
A recent survey indicates that an increasing number of high net worth investors are willing to pay for solid, unbiased, fee-only investment advice, which is not surprising considering the challenges of today’s markets. What is surprising is that there are still some investors who would rather go it...
One of our mutual fund partners, Dimensional Fund Advisors has completed their annual study of the US mutual funds available to investors. Their findings are shared below in the video. DFA suggests that when selecting a mutual fund, one must look beyond past performance and instead look to the fund...
In the story of Alice in Wonderland, Alice arrives at a fork in the road and wonders aloud which road to take. A smiling Cheshire Cat appears and asks her what her destination is, to which she replies, “I don’t know.” The toothy cat then proffers the only possible response, “Well, then it doesn’t...
If you listen to any of the world’s leading investors they will tell you that nothing is more important to long-term investment success than a clear investment philosophy. More important than a sound investment strategy? Yes, they will tell you, because strategy, while important, is nothing more...
In many respects, people can be their own worst enemies in their quest for financial security. When you consider that our lives are nothing more than a culmination of the decisions we make each day, if we tend to make more bad decisions than good decisions, or worse, if we can’t make decisions at...
Many people do not realize the importance of having a beneficiary listed on their retirement account or investment account. It is extremely important to review your current account beneficiaries and make sure they are consistent with your current estate plans. Whether or not you have a named...
As an investor, how should you respond to a market correction such as the one we experienced over the past month? Please read the following article from one of our partners, Dimensional Fund Advisors.
Most people would argue that living in a digital world, with instant access to an endless stream of information has made us smarter and more self-empowered than past generations. Investors believe that it has “leveled the playing field”, enabling them to make investment decisions based on the same...