Historically low mortgage interest rates and rising home values are just a couple of reasons why investors may be drawn to real estate investing. Not only does real estate have the potential to provide a steady income stream, but it can help diversify an investment portfolio and act as a hedge against inflation. If you … Read more
If you’re interested in learning more about how we use analysis to construct a portfolio or how current market conditions affect our positioning – check out our recent video with Sam & Steve How is a stock priced? We were recently asked by a client how we make stock selections or decide to move forward … Read more
Investing in foreign stocks provides access to a world of opportunities outside the United States, which may help boost returns and manage risk in your portfolio. However, it’s important to understand the unique risk/return characteristics of foreign investments before sending a portion of your money overseas. Reasons to go abroad: Here are some of the … Read more
In our AdvisorTalk series, we come together to discuss different investing and planning topics conversationally. In this edition, Steve and Sam discuss portfolio construction. There’s a lot of strategies out there about how to evaluate whether or not a company or position is a worthwhile investment. Though you need greater context to ultimately determine if … Read more
Know Your Mutual Funds Almost 100 million Americans, representing about 44% of U.S. households owned mutual funds in 2018. Saving for retirement was the primary goal for 73% of investors; other goals included saving for college or a house, building an emergency fund, or providing current income.1 Mutual funds offer a convenient way to participate … Read more
Many investors may be inclined to review their portfolios only when markets hit a rough patch, but careful planning is essential in all economic climates. So whether the markets are up or down, periodically reviewing your portfolio with your financial professional can be an excellent way to keep your investments on track, and midway through … Read more
As human beings, we feel – we have emotions. Being an effective investor, therefore, requires that we understand how our emotions can affect our decision-making about money, especially during volatile times. In fact, researchers analyze this correlation between emotions and investment decisions in an area now referred to as “Behavioral Finance” research. In the markets, … Read more
6 Ways Smart Doctors Build Wealth If you want to get started on a plan for your financial future or would like to hear a second opinion on your current financial strategy – we’re here to help. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice … Read more
There are some investing challenges everyone has – how much to save for retirement, how to fund multiple accounts, how to enjoy what you have today. However, there are some challenges that typically only arise from substantial wealth. If you have high-net worth – here’s a few things to think about: Your Asset Allocation – if … Read more
Yikes!! If you’re like the typical investor, recent market swings struck cold fear deep into the recesses of your mind. Okay, dramatic. But the combination of the unknown, your life savings, and the recession of 2008 still looming in our distant memory, market volatility probably kept you up wondering a night or two… Sometimes, it’s … Read more
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