PASSIVE INVESTING = Academically Oriented Investment Philosophy which is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. This philosophy emphasizes broad diversification of risk which leads to increased return. ASSET ALLOCATION to help ensure Long-Term Investment Success. We develop an appropriate asset allocation strategy that is customized to meet the goals and time horizon for each client. Research […]
Read moreAre your recommendations truly in my best interest? Imagine going to your doctor with a concern about your heart. Before running any tests, the doctor tries to sell you a pacemaker. The doctor then explains that you need to act today before prices go up. Later you learned that the doctor was paid extra to […]
Read moreWatching financial news on CNBC or Fox Business can whip anyone into a frenzy. The loudmouthed hosts, alarming headlines, and fear over missing out on a “hot stock” can make even the most disciplined investor anxious. However, it’s crucial to know that these outlets are primarily motivated by selling advertisements and luring in consumers. They […]
Read moreHaving a good credit score is imperative for your financial health. It allows you access to many savings and benefits along with loans and credit cards that can come with valuable perks. We’ll cover the three fundamentals of credit scores: What a credit score is and how is it calculated How to improve and maintain […]
Read moreHow to protect yourself from would-be identity thieves Credit freezes are better than credit monitoring, or anything else Freeze Your Credit ASAP Freezing your credit with all three major credit bureaus is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself against identity theft and stop criminals from opening lines of credit in […]
Read moreKnowing when to hire a financial advisor If you want to build wealth and optimize your financial life, hiring a financial advisor can be a smart move. Unfortunately, not all financial advisors are equal – not by a long shot. And if you hire someone who isn’t qualified, you could wind up worse off than […]
Read moreLet me be clear… When I say LEGAL THEFT, I am referring to LIMITING retirement plan participants to choose from HIGH COST INVESTMENT OPTIONS, as opposed to offering LOW-COST investment alternatives. (The difference = legal theft) The SEC even acknowledges that fees & expenses affect your investment portfolio. These fees may seem small, but over […]
Read moreFOREWORD & AFTERWORD by Joseph Vecchio CPA, CFP®, MBA GET YOUR FREE COPY HERE: (midway in page) When I met my wife Colleen, she was pursuing her professional dream, making a positive difference for children with special needs and their families. She was in graduate school at New York University, training to become an Occupational […]
Read moreThere’s a lot of confusion and misinformation out there about how financial planners are paid for the services that they provide. Compensation models are more important in the financial planning industry than in many other fields, because the structure used can have a significant impact on the objectivity and quality of the financial advice given […]
Read morePART 2 – Analyzing The Investment Options a Financial Salesperson has Chosen For YOU (DO IT YOURSELF OPTIONS) if you missed read PART 1 NOT ALL RETIREMENT PLANS ARE EQUAL My assessment of the WJBarnabas Health Retirement Savings Plan is that this plan best serves the person/firm that sold this plan than to its participants. […]
Read moreShore Financial Planning is a fee-only financial advisor based in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey. As a fee-only/commission-free/flat-fee financial planner, I do not sell products or collect commissions. I am a fiduciary financial planner that specializes in tax-focused planning as a CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA), and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ CFP® professional. I serve clients in New Jersey and remotely throughout the U.S.A.