Should a Complaint Stay on a Financial Advisor’s Record? Perhaps
Even the most ethical financial advisor can have complaints on his compliance record. However, the complaints may be frivolous because the advisor did nothing wrong. An...
Pope Francis has a Philosophy – What’s Your Retirement Philosophy?
Think about the changes in the Catholic Church: A Jesuit Priest, sworn not to ascend to lofty posts, now is the chief pontificate of the...
Could Abscam Happen Again?
More than 30 years ago the FBI ran a sting operation, known as Abscam that netted seven politicians who were willing to sell their influence...
The Bitcoin Fantasy
The electronic currency, known as Bitcoin, is all the rage. It is an alternative to money that is tied to a political system. It is...
Weighing In: Pope Francis Gets it Right
I have often thought about the phrase the Pope used to describe disparity: “The powerful feed on the powerless”. My thoughts usually go down the...
Obama Serves Up Some Class Warfare
President Obama needs something new to talk about. His Obamacare initiative has been an extraordinary debacle and he is slipping in the polls. What’s his...
401(k) – What You Need-to-Know for Retirement
1. Make sure you are saving enough for retirement (if you need to calculate that number, refer to your enrollment workbook or discuss with the...
Do I Have Enough to Retire?
This is the most frequent question I hear because individuals find it hard to figure out what they will need and have in the future. ...
Do I Need a Broker?
The answer and the reasons behind the answer to this question have changed over the years. In order to manage a portfolio effectively you need...
How Does Your Financial Advisor Rate?
There are financial advisors with 5 Star ratings that measure the quality of their credentials, ethics, business practices and services. They volunteer information, a process...
