In the News: If high quality companies are on sale, why aren’t investors buying?
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why investors need to shift their mindset and see the down market as an opportunity.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why investors need to shift their mindset and see the down market as an opportunity.
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Senior Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, discuss a couple who cannot decide what to do in this volatile market—sell out and wait until it levels out or dollar cost average more into the market.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, shares how he helped a couple coordinate a gifting plan benefitting their family without incurring any unpleasant tax consequences or creating a hardship situation for the recipient.
Senior Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, and Associate Logan Daniel, CFP®, CRPC®, join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to advise a couple who want to begin gifting their wealth to their nieces and nephews. With a wide range of ages and situations, the planners provide ways to make the most of their generous gifts.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, that if you’re uncomfortable with your level of dependency on Social Security that may or may not be there when you retire, that’s an indication to make a change, in how much you save today or to your retirement lifestyle.
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associates D.J. Barker, CWS® and K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, to guide a couple of investors with differing opinions on how much they should rely on Social Security in their financial plan.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that with money you’re earmarking for your retirement spending needs, the goal is protection from the volatility of the stock market—not to maximize return.
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Associate Peter Lynch and Senior Financial Planner Clay Norman, CFP®, who come together to address a couple’s concerns about moving money into fixed-income investments. They explain fixed income’s role in a portfolio and laddering bonds.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why you shouldn’t count on Workers’ Comp or Social Security for a disability. You have to protect your earning power.
Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Senior Financial Planner Giuliana Barbagelata, CFP®, join” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to discuss how disability insurance can help protect your ability to earn a living. They cover employer group policies, own-occupation policies, and waiting periods before benefits begin.