Tag: fiduciary advisor
Hidden Fees & Commissions-What You Need To Know
Today, there are three main types of Advisors; fee-only, fee-based, and commission based. Basically, fee-based and commission-based advisors have at least some reliance upon earning revenue indirectly from products you purchase. On the other hand, fee-only advisors earn 100% of revenues directly from client fees. With all of the confusing options combined with a lack […]
Read moreTHE NUMBERS GAME: WHY ALL ENTREPRENEURS MUST LEARN THE RULES OF THIS GAME
This is the golden age of entrepreneurship. From a college dropout with a brilliant business idea, to an excellent home baker starting an online bakery, entrepreneurs in the new millennium are changing the tides of traditional businesses. But with 50% of start-ups shutting their doors even before they hit the 5 year mark, the one […]
Read moreDo You Avoid Money Converations?
Would you rather talk about your sex life than your salary? Would you rather stuff yourself with five Thanksgiving meals, while discussing politics with your most vocal and opinionated family members, than discuss how you, or they, are doing financially? Would you… ok, I’ll stop this terrifying exercise! The holiday season is upon us, which […]
Read moreWhy Cannabis IS a Risky Propositon For Investors
The discussion around marijuana has undergone great social, legal, and economic changes in the last few years: From Reefer Madness to hot new investing fad. Think marijuana is missing from your portfolio? Read this first… Marijuana is illegal on the federal level4 The marijuana industry is governed by a patchwork of state laws and remains […]
Read moreBusiness Planning and the Stock Market Effect
Preparing for the future is as much about identifying market trends and understanding your customer base as it is about knowing where you’ve been. Healthy growth requires experience and a fundamental understanding of the nuances of your business. It’s your baby, after all, and is a reflection of your drive, passion and planning. You hope […]
Read moreHIGH PRESSURE SALESMAN are DANGEROUS to YOUR FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
“If I could get you into this car for just $400 a month, would you buy today?” ← The cheesy used car sales guy. (Of course, you don’t know that he’s got incentives, back-end payments, and financing charges hidden in that price, or that the car he’s trying to sell you has a salvage title.) […]
Read moreWhy Insurance Is NOT an Investment
When you buy life insurance, there are essentially two types: term and permanent. Term life insurance is very simple. You pay a (typically) small premium for financial protection that lasts a specific amount of time, typically 10-30 years. It is pure insurance. The only potential benefit is the payout upon death. And in my opinion, […]
Read moreWhat the Financial Planning Process can teach us about setting New Years Resolutions
As the year starts, this is the time where you focusing on what should be done for the next 12 months and how these steps align with the financial planning process and goals. As you know, a new year comes this expectation that we have ‘resolutions’. This means in our quest to start anew, we […]
Read moreNO FREE LUNCHES!!!
If you’re in the market for a financial advisor, you might come across people with titles as confusing as “certified retirement plan consultant”,“chartered college planning specialist” or “retirement management analyst.” After all, financial advisors depend on convincing clients of their reputation. As a result, there are over 50 different job titles to describe people who […]
Read moreThe BEST Solution to Personal Financial Wealth Management
Holistic and Fee-Only I chose to be a holistic financial planner who charges on a fee-only basis. The holistic part means I work with my clients on all aspects of their financial situation including retirement planning, portfolio analysis and investment planning including specific strategies and recommendations, insurance planning, estate planning, budgeting and cash flow, tax […]
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