Financial Advisor

May 7, 2023Divorce is an unfortunate reality for many people, as marriages sometimes just don’t work out for the long run. A marriage falling apart, though, doesn’t have to spell financial ruin for those involved. If you educate yourself on the divorce… read more…

May 27, 2023Divorce isn’t a fun topic by any stretch, but it is an unfortunate reality for many people across the country. While divorce may be inevitable for some people, being ruined financially by a divorce doesn’t have to be anyone’s end… read more…

April 5, 2021Chainlink is a blockchain-based cryptocurrency network that provides a link between real world data and smart contracts. It also offers a tradable cryptocurrency token called LINK, which is used to pay for smart contract transactions on the Chainlink network. LINK tokens also hold their own relevant value in comparison to fiat currencies. The platform helps carry… read more…

May 8, 2023Bitcoin Cash is an extension of Bitcoin, one of the most popular cryptocurrencies. It’s considered an “altcoin,” and was created in 2017. More specifically, Bitcoin Cash is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system that can process far more trades than normal Bitcoin.… read more…

February 10, 2023A marriage can end in divorce, but it doesn’t mean your finances have to take a hit. If you know the law and are careful, you can escape your divorce without having to start over financially in addition to personally. The… read more…

April 2, 2021Marriage is supposed to be forever, but reality sometimes intervenes, and divorce becomes the only option. While a divorce is a difficult time personally, it doesn’t have to result in financial strife. Each party just needs to make sure they know the laws so each one can plan ahead. Divorce laws vary by state, so… read more…

October 25, 2024Divorce is sad on many levels, but that doesn’t mean it needs to tragically affect your finances. If you’re considering divorce, you’ll need to make sure that you know the laws of your state so you can successfully navigate the… read more…

August 22, 2023The House passed the $1.85 trillion Build Back Better Act with a narrow vote of 220 to 213 on November 19, after Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) delayed its passage with an 8 1/2 hour marathon speech. The Congressional Budget Office… read more…

April 5, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the personal finances of millions of Americans, making it difficult for many to meet their financial needs and goals. While unemployment has declined by more than half from its high of 14.8% in April 2020, the rate of 6.2% in February 2021 is still almost twice as high as the… read more…

February 11, 2023No one gets married thinking the union will end in divorce, but for some couples that’s just the reality. Just because a marriage doesn’t work out, though, doesn’t mean that anyone’s financial situation needs to go downhill. If you make… read more…

August 17, 2023As unpleasant as it may be to think about, sometimes marriages end up in divorce. A marriage ending doesn’t need to cause major financial harm, though. It’s imperative to know the divorce laws in your state if you think that’s… read more…

August 17, 2023Even with everyone’s best efforts, sometimes a marriage doesn’t last and it ends in divorce. If you’re careful, though, a divorce doesn’t have to bring financial ruin. You just have to make sure you understand the laws of your state,… read more…

August 9, 2025Effective communication is the key to a strong investor-advisor relationship. Typically, advisors rely on in-person meetings and other face-to-face activities to connect directly with clients. But as shelter-in-place restrictions limited interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic and volatility rippled through the… read more…

May 7, 2021Tether is a blockchain-based cryptocurrency that has its roots in the U.S. It has some controversial history, as it was one of the first cryptocurrencies to peg its value directly to an existing fiat currency. Originally, each Tether token was said to be valued at $1 in U.S. currency, though that backing has since changed. These… read more…

March 17, 2021Ethereum is an open-source blockchain that is on a decentralized platform featuring a native cryptocurrency called Ether (or ETH), similar to Bitcoin. Founded by Vitalik Buterin in late 2013 and publicly revealed at the North American Bitcoin Conference in Miami in January 2014, Ethereum was named after its founder browsed a list of elements from… read more…

April 28, 2023Ripple (XRP) is a real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system, which is a specialist money transfer network, currency exchange and remittance network. XRP can be exchanged for most other currencies and helps users avoid wait times associated with banks. However, cryptocurrency… read more…

November 18, 2021The IRS says that eligible families with children ages 17 or younger will start getting the first monthly cash payments from the federal Child Tax Credit on July 15. Qualifying families will get up to $3,600 for each child under 6 years old and $3,000 for each child between the ages of 6 and 17.… read more…

January 3, 2025Wealth management is the most comprehensive form of financial planning, encompassing an entire strategic plan to manage an individual’s assets. This offering typically includes advice on multiple financial matters at once, such as retirement planning, investment management, financial planning, estate planning and more. While wealth management is typically associated with the more affluent, almost anyone can… read more…

August 5, 2025An independent financial advisor can be either an investment advisory firm or an individual financial advisor. While their services are typically similar to those of any other advisor, independent advisors aren’t tied to any larger financial institutions. As a result, they… read more…

January 5, 2023Contributing to a 529 college savings account can offer tax advantages, including tax-deferred growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses. But you may be wondering if you can also get a 529 tax deduction or credit. While no federal… read more…

November 15, 2024Hedge funds aim to deliver above-average returns to investors who are interested in owning more than just stocks in their portfolios. It’s the hedge fund manager’s job to determine how pooled money is invested to achieve specific objectives. They do this by employing different hedge fund strategies that often rely on advanced techniques such as… read more…

May 30, 2023Starting a family is a major life decision and one that doesn’t come cheap. On average, it costs anywhere from $5,000 to $11,000 to have a baby. And parents spend just over $233,000 on average to raise a single child… read more…

August 9, 2025The number of registered investment advisors (RIAs) in the U.S. is growing, as are the number of clients they serve and assets they manage. According to an annual report published jointly by the Investment Advisor Association and National Regulatory Services, there were 13,494 RIAs in 2020 – about 11% more than there were in 2017 (12,172). Last… read more…

February 27, 2025Tax season began on January 23, and millions of Americans are eagerly expecting a tax refund. They might be in for a tidy sum: the IRS says that the average tax refund in February 2023 is $1,997, which is down… read more…

May 8, 2023Retirement presents special challenges, financial and otherwise, to retirees. Fortunately, they don’t have to face those challenges alone. Retirement specialists are financial advisors who focus on counseling retirees and those approaching retirement about the best way to use their current… read more…