Alternative Investments: Enhanced Risk with Potential for Enhanced Rewards

This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Senior Financial Planners Josh Weidie, CWS®, and Adam Stadalius, CFP®, to discuss alternative investment options, covering what type of investor they’re appropriate for and the risks involved, as well as the many different types of alternative investments.

Deviating from an Adviser’s Recommendations

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Senior Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, to cover a situation where the investors are not following the advice laid out by their investment adviser. They discuss why the advice is designed for their circumstances and how not heeding the recommendations can put them behind.

Taxes and Custody—When a Minor Inherits an IRA

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Senior Financial Planner Clay Norman, CFP®, to discuss an investor who wishes to leave his IRA to his granddaughter. They discuss the limitations the SECURE Act created for non-spousal inherited IRAs and other options that may benefit the heir.

Unretiring and the Social Security Dilemma

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon is joined by Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Associate Peter Lynch to discuss the situation of a retired senior who is considering suspending his Social Security benefits and returning to work. K.C. highlights all the variables that go into making this decision including considering anyone receiving benefits based on his earnings record.