The Importance of the CFP® Designation

September 2019  By: MICHAEL McLEOD, CFP®, CTFA
The Importance of the CFP® Designation
Our clients are successful because they’re great at what they do, whether they own a local company, run a family-owned business or lead a large corporation. For clients who have a demanding work schedule, finding the time to focus on personal finances can be challenging, which is why it’s important...

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Thinking About Share Repurchases

July 2019  By: ALEX MORRIS, CFA, MBA
Thinking About Share Repurchases
When public companies generate cash, they have a handful of options: park it in a bank account; reinvest in their business; acquire other companies; pay dividends; or repurchase their stock.

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Cyber Security — Thoughts in Hindsight

June 2019  By: BRENDAN FLAHERTY, MBA
Cyber Security — Thoughts in Hindsight
Imagine your entire world being turned upside down. You thought it wouldn’t happen to you. But now your accounts have been hacked and you are exposed. For many, cyber security is an afterthought until it happens personally. Yet taking simple steps can greatly improve your chances of avoiding data...

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Saving for Your Child’s College Education

June 2019  By: SCOTT McGHIE, CFA
Saving for Your Child’s College Education
Benjamin Franklin once observed, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” Indeed, planning for your children to attend college is one of the most important investment decisions you’ll make in life. That plan must be developed, reviewed and adjusted many times through the years,...

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Focus on Process — Not Always the Outcome

May 2019  By: ALEX MORRIS, CFA, MBA
Focus on Process — Not Always the Outcome
It’s tempting to make investment decisions based on previous performance. When the stock market is continually moving higher, as it had for most of the past decade, investors sometimes overlook the importance of process. But, as we all know, the stock market can be fickle. For that reason, whether...

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Bull Market Turns 10 — What the Past 10 Years Taught Us, We Already Knew

April 2019  By: SCOTT McGHIE, CFA
Bull Market Turns 10 — What the Past 10 Years Taught Us, We Already Knew
The stock market bottomed in March 2009 after a prolonged and deep decline from its October 2007 highs. The financial crisis wounds were deep. The global banking system was nearly torn to shreds, forcing unprecedented monetary and regulatory actions. Debt markets were frozen. A new administration...

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6 Key Considerations Before You Sell Your Business

April 2019  By: JOEL GOODMAN, CFA
6 Key Considerations Before You Sell Your Business
Are you thinking about selling your business? Whether you own a new start-up or an established family-owned company, it’s critical to be strategic, thoughtful and intentional because the decisions you make now will affect your ability to protect and grow the proceeds from the sale for years to come.

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7 Considerations for the Multigenerational Transfer of Wealth

March 2019  By: MALCOLM BUTLER
7 Considerations for the Multigenerational Transfer of Wealth
Congratulations on becoming a grandparent! By any measure, this is an exciting, rewarding time. This life change also offers the opportunity to revisit your estate plan to determine the best ways to “pay it forward” for your grandchildren. What should you keep in mind when planning to share your...

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The Value of Discretionary Investment Management

March 2019  By: JARED HAMMERS, CFA
The Value of Discretionary Investment Management
At The Fiduciary Group, we serve as fiduciary investment advisors. This means that we are required to act in the best interest of clients and to not place our own interests ahead of clients. As part of this relationship, we have the discretion to act on our client’s behalf and we endeavor to make...

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6 Financial Planning Needs of Wealthy Families

March 2019  By: SCOTT McGHIE, CFA
6 Financial Planning Needs of Wealthy Families
You have enough money to support an affluent lifestyle — with more than adequate savings to spare. You’re not concerned about your ability to pay for your children’s college or fund your retirement. But significant wealth comes with its own set of challenges and complexities.

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