Financial Commentary

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Insurance Policies For Each Stage Of Life

By Jeff Gilbert   Raise your hand if you have insurance. That’s probably most of you. But did you know that you may need different types of insurance, and definitely different amounts of coverage, for each stage of your life? Here’s…
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3 Ways To Prepare Your Teenager For Financial Independence

By Jeff Gilbert Teenagers aren’t always known for being logical and responsible, especially with money. But given the right tools and opportunities, this is an ideal time for them to set a financial foundation that will benefit them for…
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Our 2020 Mid-Year Economic Update

By Jeff Gilbert As everyone knows, 2020 has not been a normal year by any stretch of the imagination. The world as we know it has been turned upside down by five letters and a number: COVID-19. While the coronavirus pandemic is at its core…
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How To Prepare For The Potential Economic Impact Of Our Current Crisis

By Jeff Gilbert COVID-19 may be primarily a health crisis, but it’s already had a significant impact on our economy. With thousands of businesses temporarily shut down and millions of people staying at home, we could be on the brink of…
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How To Manage Your Finances In A Crisis

By Jeff Gilbert Change is hard on everyone. And the changes that are happening daily due to the coronavirus pandemic, not to mention the roller-coaster ride our markets are on, are disrupting our lives, causing us to feel uncomfortable and…
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What You Need To Know About Recessions And Bear Markets

As global markets continue their roller coaster ride due to fears surrounding the coronavirus, our most recent bull market officially turned into a bear market. But what does that mean? And are we on the verge of another recession like the one…

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Our 2021 Midyear Market Update

By Jeff Gilbert If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we can’t predict the future, nor do we have control over many of the things we once took for granted—things like how we work, how we go to school, and even how we interact…
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Announcing Our Second Office Location!

After years of serving our loyal clients out of our California office, we are excited to announce that we have opened a second location in Scottsdale, Arizona. As our firm continues to grow, we want to be able to expand our offering and build…
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Top 3 Financial Concerns Women Business Owners Face

By Jeff Gilbert In 2021, surveys show that 31% of all small businesses or franchises in the U.S. are owned by women. (1) This number has increased by 4% since 2020, which is inspiring given the pandemic and economic turmoil the majority…
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How Does An Independent Financial Advisor Benefit You?

As a holistic financial management firm, we pride ourselves in offering the very best to our clients when developing a wealth management plan that works for each individual and their families. We can offer great guidance based on our clients’…
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Personal IRA Vs. Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

By Jeff Gilbert I’m willing to bet that after the year we’ve just had, you’re looking forward to an enjoyable retirement! But not so fast. Those golden years don’t come without active planning and saving. There are countless…
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It’s A New Year! Is It Time To Reevaluate Your Financial Plan?

By Jeff Gilbert A new year is often a time for fresh starts, intentional planning, and renewed motivation to conquer goals and accomplish things that are important to you. And after the year we just had, a fresh start is just what we need.…