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Innovation tailwinds are driving stock market valuations due to AI, and bond yields have reached their highest levels in decades. The future looks bright with numerous opportunities for investors.
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Innovation tailwinds are driving stock market valuations due to AI, and bond yields have reached their highest levels in decades. The future looks bright with numerous opportunities for investors.
Consistent growth in income or assets are indicators of positive financial health, but when liabilities grow faster than assets, or the value of assets drop, the result is negative net
The financial services industry has classified “advice” as financial planning, not investment advice (the selection of investments), which is just one part of wealth management. If Robo-advisors have done nothing
Due to the duration risk of holding assets over time, a normal yield curve shows that bonds with a longer maturity have a higher yield and pay more interest than
With real estate prices recovering to where they were pre-2008 in most of the U.S; many people are buying U.S. vacation homes, and homes abroad for various reasons. The appeal
One of the largest risks to the future of a business is one that is often left unnoticed: What will happen when the ownership changes? At some point, a successful
In light of recent media reports on stock market performance, political issues, scandals, and other ‘news-worthy stories,’ limiting yourself from media hype as much as possible may be right for
Marti has over 12 years as a fiduciary advisor specializing in working with people close to retirement or already retired. Her primary focus is on creating income plans that maximize their benefits in the most tax-efficient manner. In fact, Marti always considers taxation when advising clients.
Understanding her client’s temperament for risk, Marti helps design customized and trackable plans. Working at Trajan Wealth suits her because “being a fiduciary advisor allows me to offer unbiased advice without an agenda or judgment.” She takes a lot of time to learn about her clients. “I learn their hopes and dreams, what they want their life to include, and if they want to leave a legacy when they pass. What is important to them allows me to build a financial plan that is much more meaningful.”
Her approachable personality comes along with high-powered credentials. Over the years, Marti has had many speaking engagements and co-hosted a financial talk radio show on 105.1FM, “The Big Talker.”