Mighty Mid-Caps

Our clients have long heard us espouse the value of having some exposure to small-cap stocks, referring to Morningstar/Ibbotson data that evidences how small-caps have outperformed large-cap [...]

Impact of Robo Advisors

As seen in the Forum Magazine Robo-advisors have become a favorite topic for the personal finance press. They would have readers believe that traditional financial advisors should begin packing [...]

Risks in Employer Retirement Plans

We visit with prospective and current clients who have substantial wealth in their employer sponsored retirement plans such as a 401(k) or 403(b).   While it’s well documented that many pension [...]

Emotions: An Investor’s Worst Enemy

Many species, including humans, have sought security in herds and the familiar. While this behavior has ensured our survival over the centuries, it is unfortunately detrimental to investing. In [...]