The AIFĀ® Designation signifies specialized knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies and procedures that meet a defined standard of care. The designation is the culmination of a rigorous training program, which includes a comprehensive, closed-book final examination under the supervision of a proctor, and agreement to
Is your dream to retire before you turn 60? How about before you turn 45? If so, you might want to think twice before you make the move. If your heart is set on leaving work early, be sure you leave with the right mindset and the right estimation of
Do you have extra cash and are wondering whether you should save it, pay off debt, or invest it? Maximizing the use of excess cash is a balancing act, where the answer is different in every situation. This article breaks down how to prioritize debt paydown, and how holding too
These have been 2022’s monthly returns in the S&P 500: January -5.2% February -3.0% March +3.7% April -8.7% May +0.2% June -8.3% July +9.2% There have been three months this year when the market fell by -5% or more, that didnāt happen once in 2021 and we saw it twice
Thereās so much to learn about investing. One of the best ways to understand the industry is to study some of the great investors and purveyors of financial knowledge. Here, we share 13 quotes by philosophers, businesspeople, and investors. We hope you learn something new and enjoy studying the history,
DOWNLOAD THE PDF āFar more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections than has been lost in corrections themselves.ā āPeter Lynch Legendary manager of the Fidelity Magellan Fund Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with love and laughter. As we close out 2021, I am
DOWNLOAD THE PDF Each quarter we put together a PowerPoint detailing how different markets performed over the last quarter. You will notice that in Quarter 4 of 2021 most markets were up. The US Market was up9.28% while the International Developed Market was up 3.14% and the Emerging Market was
DOWNLOAD THE PDF In the update below, you will find the following links that will direct you to the topics and resources we have assembled for your benefit. I hope you find it informative and useful. If you have an extra second, read Section III: Around the MWA Office for
DOWNLOAD THE PDF Each quarter we put together a PowerPoint detailing how different markets performed over the last quarter. You will notice that in Quarter 3 of 2021 each equity market was DOWN. The US Market was down just 0.10% while the International Developed Market was down 0.66% and the
Government Shutdown – Will My Portfolio Go Down? You may have asked your advisor this question, googled this question, or just plain wondered āwill my portfolio go down if the government shuts down?ā The answer to this question is, probably not. This does not mean that you should not concern