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Alternative Investments
Demystifying private markets: The markets have changed, so have perspectives on allocations
We believe private markets can improve investors’ financial security and make financial plans more resilient.
Alternative Investments
The case for private markets: three things to know
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Investors should consider three important benefits as they evaluate allocating to private markets.
Retirement
Can I invest my IRA in this?
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Alternative assets, such as cryptocurrencies, art, private equity and more, have seen a surge in press coverage over the past decade, to the point that many of these alternative investments have become more mainstream than ever before.
Retirement
Adapting to the changing landscape of income
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Retirement is, for many, the culmination of their life’s work. As their financial advisor, you’ve been helping your clients strategize and plan for that milestone. But what happens if what you’ve been planning for changes right before the goal line? We’re seeing that today in the world of retirement income.
Client Life Events
Emergency savings: Planning for the unplannable
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The COVID-19 crisis exposed an already dire problem – families could not come up with money for unexpected expenses, such as replacing a flat tire or repairing a busted pipe. As such, many advisors have been reemphasizing the importance of optionality and financial wellness to help their clients and communities properly prepare for these unpredictable emergencies.
Goals/Needs-Based Investing
Unlocking your vision for success
Being a great advisor requires coaching people toward their financial aspirations. However, many advisors reach a plateau, where focusing on the clients you already have consumes all your capacity.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
We’ve got Georgia on our minds
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When one thinks of the great state of Georgia, one often thinks of the classic tune, “Georgia On My Mind,” and the late, great Ray Charles, who first recorded it in 1960
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The (presumed) policy implications of 11/3/2020
While we won’t know for sure which party will control the US Senate through 2022 until Georgia decides both of its US Senate elections via a January 5, 2021 runoff, we are comfortable assuming the United States will face a divided government the next two years, with a Democrat in the White House, a Democrat-led House of Representatives, and a Republican-led Senate.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The election, the markets, and the economy: you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
COVID-19 isn’t going away
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Colossal policy responses in the second quarter reassured investors that the U.S. economy can weather the COVID-19 downturn, with a relatively quick return to risk assets pushing the S&P 500® up 20.5% for the period, its best quarter since 1998. After bottoming in March, U.S. stocks rose as much as 44% before the rally stalled a bit over the last few weeks of the quarter. We saw a few signs of hesitation for more policy among lawmakers as indicators improved, but overall both Congress and the Federal Reserve (Fed) remain prepared to do more.