Private Wealth Management Insights

What Bull Market?

There seem to be countless stories of the stock market's all-time highs and the fantastic returns we have experienced over the past several years.  We thought we’d dig into those claims a bit more and research if that really has been the case.

The Best States For Retirees

While clients think about how much income tax they’ll have to pay in retirement, we have found that the calculation is much deeper. First, as clients retire, their income typically drops substantially and moving to Florida or some other state with a low-income tax rate may not be worth the effort of moving.

Poker and Investing- Playing The Odds

Any good poker player will tell you that luck can influence one hand, but given enough time, the player with skill will beat a lucky player almost every time. The same concept applies to investing.

The Top Three Things We Have Learned About The New Tax Law

For the last two months, our Private Client Group has been focused on year-end tax planning.  Our team has performed dozens of tax projections and has found several items about the new tax law that don’t seem to be getting much attention.

Would You Take Investment Advice From Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled?

Bitcoin mania reached a new low with an SEC settlement against Floyd Mayweather, Jr., and DJ Khaled for improperly promoting investments in initial coin offerings. Almost one year ago, Bitcoin mania was at its peak.

Should You Invest Like Harvard?

Many people think the smarter you are and the more sophistication you bring to your portfolio, your performance will be better. This is a big reason that hedge funds continue to attract assets. Well, what if we had a chance to look at the smartest people in the world to see if that theory holds water?

Five Ways To Combat Inflation; An Underrated Risk

One of the most underrated risks for investors today is inflation.  Most likely, that is due to the recency bias all of us tend to exhibit.  The fact that inflation has been tame for the last 30 years leads many to think that this will continue indefinitely. 

Wisdom, Experience, and Life Lessons

It is always wise to listen to those who have come before us.  They have experience and wisdom that younger generations lack.  That is why I found the post done by WSJ columnist Jonathan Clements so insightful.  Here are 11 changes he sees in himself, and others, as they age.

Due Diligence? Really?

How does an all-expense-pay three-day trip to the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Marina del Rey, CA sound? Vacation conferences can cloud an advisor’s judgment and make her more inclined to recommend a client that may not be in that client’s best interest.