Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) are not new. In fact, they have long been used by corporations, trusts, endowments, pension plans and high net worth investors. These investors demand a level of attention to their requirements that simply cannot be met by mass-market retail investment products. These investors require a focus and direct relationship with the professionals who are managing their investment portfolio.
Posted on December 10, 2019.
Posted in Blog, Financial Decision Making
Cognitive Bias & Your Decisions
Have you ever tried to claim that you have no bias? It turns out that none of us can truly make that claim. According to Business Insider, there are 20 common cognitive biases that impact our everyday decisions.
Posted on July 31, 2016.
Posted in Financial Decision Making
Financial terms - how well do you understand them?
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions.
Posted on July 01, 2017.
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Fraud - Something We All Want to Avoid
When it comes to protecting ourselves and our loved ones from fraud and identity theft it takes focus and commitment. We cannot let our guard down. We should never underestimate the thieves.
Posted on June 06, 2017.
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Importance of Estate Planning
An Estate is the property that a person owns or has a legal interest in. The term is often used to describe the assets and liabilities left by a person after death. Estate Planning involves the transfer of someone's assets (e.g. property, money) when they die, as well as a variety of other personal matters.
Posted on December 01, 2017.
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Is Your Financial Advisor MoneySense Approved?
Reviews make a big difference in the online world. Anyone can claim online that their products or services are the best, but it’s reviews that add truth to those claims.
Posted on February 05, 2017.
Posted in Financial Decision Making
Preparing for Retirement: What to Expect
People often approach retirement with a sense of uncertainty. This is understandable – it’s hard to predict exactly what life will look like, especially when you’re living off of a fixed income. We can give some hint to the changes you’ll discover along the way.
Posted on October 02, 2016.
Posted in Financial Decision Making, Retirement
Steps to Creating the Perfect Household Budget
We are not all born with an incredible financial skillset.
Learning how to create a budget and live your lifestyle according to that budget doesn’t happen overnight. Just like driving a car or washing the dishes, these skills must be learned. It can take some time before you master them, and that’s okay. All that matters is that you’re taking the necessary steps to live a more financially-conscious lifestyle.
Let’s look at some of the most important steps to creating a perfect household budget!
Posted on November 06, 2017.
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Top 6 Benefits of Working with a Wealth Management Firm
Are you worried about your financial future?
Stress regarding your finances can truly affect your quality of life. You deserve to feel confident and at peace with your long-term financial plan. That’s where assistance from a wealth management firm comes into play. The experts at a wealth management firm can help you create long-term goals, plan for retirement, monitor your assets, and more. There are so many benefits to working with a wealth management firm, let’s take a look at a few of them.
Posted on September 13, 2017.
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What is Financial Planning?
Financial Planning is an ongoing process to help you make sensible decisions about money that can help you achieve your goals in life. It is all about setting goals and establishing a plan and timeline to achieve them.
Posted on September 01, 2017.
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Why is risk tolerance important, and how can I figure out mine?
Risk tolerance comes down to how much risk you are willing and able to stomach. You should have a realistic understanding of your ability and willingness to stomach large swings in the value of his investments; if you take on too much risk, you might panic and sell at the wrong time.
Posted on August 01, 2017.
Posted in Blog, Financial Decision Making