Personal Financial Planning

Personal Financial Planning

Financial planning is a key part of wealth management and one of the services offered to our investment clients as a benefit of doing business with us. For those who do not have investment accounts with us, our financial planning services are offered for an hourly rate. We have a list of 20 Financial Planning [...]
The Myth of Advisor Diversification

The Myth of Advisor Diversification

Almost weekly I speak with someone who believes diversification means using multiple financial advisory service firms to get a diversified portfolio. Upon further examination, I find that more often than not the exact opposite of this assumption is true. Let me explain.

Frustrated with C.D. Rates?

Frustrated with C.D. Rates?

Every day I meet with someone across from my desk who’s frustrated with the low interest rates C.D.’s are paying today on their savings. They remember the good old days not that long ago of when you were rewarded for having savings with interest rates of 5%-6% and you could live on the interest made […]

Do you need a Wealth-Inheritance-Legacy Plan?

Do you need a Wealth-Inheritance-Legacy Plan?

As you get closer to the finish line of life, it’s important to start thinking about your wealth distribution in three different ways.

Guaranteed Retirement Income For Life

Guaranteed Retirement Income For Life

It is estimated by many sources, that for the last few years approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers are retiring daily in our country. This is expected to continue for at least the next ten years.

Biblical Viewpoints with Bob – The Owner’s View and The Manager’s View

Biblical Viewpoints with Bob – The Owner’s View and The Manager’s View

Real estate, cars, bank accounts, savings, investments, businesses, mineral rights (oil and gas, water), food, shelter, clothing, smart phones, electronics, computers, jewelry, art, collectibles, people/children that have been entrusted to our care, spouse, employees, animals, environment and the whole earth…

Fixed Indexed Annuities – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Fixed Indexed Annuities – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Over the years, and in increasing numbers, I have had clients contact me about an opportunity they have received for a fixed indexed annuity. These annuities are heavily marketed by mail, radio programs, and through free seminars at steak houses as the one-size-fits-all financial product for retirement income. I decided to share this article because […]