Managing Portfolio Risk with Financial Planning in Retirement

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by fellow Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, and Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS® to evaluate an investor’s situation who feels that he’s done just fine with asset management and doesn’t need a financial plan. Jarrett explains how the financial plan is even more critical in retirement than during your saving years.

Trusted Persons to Help with Financial Responsibilities as You Age

This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Associate Peter Lynch to discuss the importance of having fiduciaries or trusted contacts for senior investors to help ensure these potentially vulnerable investors are not being exploited. Peter explains the different types of powers of attorney and when they are applicable.

Retirement Liquidity: Bonds or Dividends?

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, joined by Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CDFA®, CPA, and Associate Peter Lynch look at the situation of a couple working with an adviser who recommends using a dividend portfolio to provide retirement income. They discuss the risks of this strategy and compare it to the Henssler Ten Year Rule strategy.

Is Cash King? Depends on Your Needs

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, to take a closer look at a common investor situation of having cash available for investment but being reluctant to invest it with the stock market and real estate at all-time highs, and rates on fixed-income investments are as low as ever.

No Single Solution to Maximize Inherited IRAs

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Tax Consultant Jessie Thomas, CPA, to delve into a case study involving inherited IRAs and the SECURE Act, which eliminated the “stretch” strategy. They provide insight on the required minimum distribution rules for beneficiaries and other alternatives to pass assets on to heirs.

Starting Your Financial Journey Over After a Divorce

This week on “Money Talks,” Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, in providing some advice for an investor in his 50s who finds himself with substantially fewer assets after his divorce. The financial Experts give a laundry list of areas that need re-examination now that his financial goals have changed.