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Alternatives “Did Their Job” in August

No other slogan defines Bill Belichick’s coaching philosophy better than “Do Your Job.”   Every player on the team, from stars to bench players, has a defined and complementary role.   When everyone executes their roles at the highest level, and Does Their Job, the team achieves ultimate success.

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Francesca Federico Becomes a CDFA™ Designee

Co-founder and Principal Francesca Federico recently completed the requirements needed to become a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA™). This designation, issued by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, indicates that an advisor

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The 75th Anniversary of the RIA

It’s the 75th Anniversary of the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), which is worth celebrating. Why? In recognition of the laws that serve as the backbone of the financial industry, which limit risk and protect the average investor. As an RIA and fiduciary,

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Financial Media: Is it Time to Turn it Off?

Most people would argue that living in a digital world with instant access to an endless stream of information has made us smarter and more self-empowered than past generations. Investors believe that it has “leveled the playing field”, enabling them

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Equity Allocations in 401(k)s

While stock allocations are often high in 401(k) plans due to the typically long-term time horizon of 401(k) investors, we have recently observed higher-than-usual stock allocations in general, and very high U.S. stock allocations in particular. The high

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