Financial Planning is something that we should all do in order to make sure that we are ready and prepared for the future. The earlier you start, the easier it will be to get there. Along the way, there will
When will a Bear-Market Rally form a New Bull? The market will turn around, they always do, some would argue that they are built to expand. Below are some of the elements we look for to determine if a market
Four things to avoid and four things to embrace when the Bear turns into a Bull. A Bear Rally is a short, swift, updraft in stocks that can end as quickly as it began. Here are the four signals
“Rebalancing is both risk management and capital growth” In this Article: the effect of our recent rebalancing a view of our process in action the result of active risk mitigation Overview Our rebalancing process is an important discipline we maintain
Mandatory vs. Voluntary designations? Several of the designations involved in our industry are often associated with being a mark of distinction. Series exams, for example, are often cited as a way clients will understand the legitimacy of their advisor. And
What is the investment objective, and what is the time horizon for achieving it? What is the risk tolerance of the trust or family office? What is the desired return, and what is the asset allocation required to achieve it?
Today is the last day that Tesla will not be part of the S&P. S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced Tesla’s addition Friday after the market close. Tesla will officially trade as a member of the S&P 500 by the
The bandwagon effect, or groupthink, describes gaining comfort in something because many other people do the same. After all, “there is safety in numbers” correct? This is a falsehood. But let’s separate bandwagon-ing, from conventional wisdom. There is value that
Confirmation bias is the natural human tendency to seek specific supportive sources, or overemphasize information confirming our decisions. People will often come to a conclusion, then seek information confirming the decision. Think about buying a car, once you bought the
Everyone has heard a mantra about first impressions and their lasting impact. That works for investors too. Because our brains thrive on recognizing patterns and the relationship one element has with another. This mental phenomena is called anchoring. This want
This is the untold story of what happens to most people that meet with financial advisors not CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™. Whether you’re at a big brokerage firm, insurance company, or on a robo advisor platform, the stories are the same.
We are a firm that believes the majority of a client’s ability to generate wealth happens from decisions made outside of their investment portfolio. However, we take our role as active managers seriously and have developed a fundamentals-driven process to
