This year to date and especially over the last 4-6 weeks the markets have acted in a way that can definitely play with one’s emotions. This chart is one we have been using for years that shows how emotions can cause a person to buy at the top of the markets and sell at the bottom which is just the opposite of what they should be doing. You should never trust emotions or let them get in the way when making any financial decision, yet that is what many people do. Ask us how our tactical managers can help you avoid getting caught in the cycle of market emotions. (more…)

We All Have Different Gifts

God gives all of us different gifts and strengths to help one another. Some of us are teachers, doctors, nurses, carpenters or mechanics. Others are architects, artists, entertainers, pastors, engineers or protectors (police, fire, military). While others are veterinarians, managers, leaders and everything in between. And let’s not forget about some of the unappreciated jobs that are not in the limelight like those who maintain our homes, offices, automobiles, etc., who do the jobs that make life so much easier for us all. (more…)

Almost weekly I speak with someone who believes diversification means using multiple financial advisory service firms to get a diversified portfolio. Upon further examination, I find that more often than not the exact opposite of this assumption is true. Let me explain. (more…)

Every day I meet with someone across from my desk who’s frustrated with the low interest rates C.D.’s are paying today on their savings. They remember the good old days not that long ago of when you were rewarded for having savings with interest rates of 5%-6% and you could live on the interest made from your C.D.’s. (more…)