Investment Strategies

Even With Volatility, The Market Route Continues Pattern From Last Year

This article was originally published on Forbes on February 7, 2018.   You’ve probably heard about the Dow hitting some new records, from reaching incredible highs to having the highest point…

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Why You Should Build a Giving Portfolio – Today

This article was originally published on Forbes on January 26, 2018.   Many of us spend countless hours analyzing every facet of our investment portfolios—including looking at past performance and future…

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Variable Annuities: How to Get Out of a Bad Annuity

In my recent article, I discussed some of the common drawbacks of variable annuities.  The hefty fees, misleading guarantees, and tax treatment can put investors in an uncomfortable spot. But…

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Variable Annuities: 3 Reasons Your Annuity Is A Bad Deal

Variable annuities are one financial product we rarely see clients purchase on their own.  The initial purchase is almost always done at the urging of a broker who earned a…

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Investing Behavior: Avoiding Fear and Greed In Your Financial Planning

This article was originally published on Forbes on October 31, 2016. I’ve had my fair share of interesting phone calls over the course of my more than 20-year career as a…

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Be very careful with the latest ‘niche’ investments

Barry Glassman is a regular contributor to CNBC. This article was originally published on CNBC on December 5, 2016. Much like niche restaurants that come and go, niche investments come into…

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Five Of The Biggest Investment Mistakes To Avoid

Lindsay Shetterly, CIMA®, CES™ has been a contributor to the Forbes Finance Council. This article was originally published on Forbes on December 5, 2016. We’re all wired to think we’re making…

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Donor-Advised Fund: The Top Tax Move To Make This Year for Charitable Giving

One of the biggest questions we’ve received from clients recently is “What does Donald Trump’s tax plan mean for me?” With lower tax rates potentially on the way, many investors…

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How the value of the dollar impacts investment portfolios

(This article has been updated as of 8/16/2018) This is one post in a series based on our “Quarterly Questions & Answers.” Each post covers one of the important topics we discuss with our…

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The Pros and Cons of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)

Some investors just don’t want pornography in their portfolios. Others want to stay away from tobacco, alcohol, left issues, right issues, religious factors, or a variety of other factors. To…

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