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SBA Threatens Audits: Should You Return Your PPP Loan Funds?
New SBA audits could expose PPP loan fraud for those who cannot certify applications made in good faith. Should you return PPP loan funds now? Read More
The $68 Trillion Great Wealth Transfer Is Coming: What Most Advisors are Missing
The great wealth transfer from boomers to millennials is just around the corner, but are financial advisors overlooking boomer women and wealth? Read More
Understanding Behavioral Finance and Your Financial Advisor’s Biases
Your advisor is not immune to behavioral finance biases, such as overconfidence or loss aversion. How does behavioral finance affect your investments? Read More
Your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Was Approved & Funded – What Happens Next?
Now that you’ve received your PPP loan for your small business, there are immediate actions to take to qualify for full loan forgiveness. Read More
That’s SOC, Not SOX: SOC Reports Audit the Safety of Company Data
An SOC report tells business owners, buyers and fiduciary directors if their data is being safely managed by a service organization. Should you request one? Read More
How to Get COVID-19 Related SBA Disaster Loans
Do you have a small business impacted by COVID-19? Read these tips on how to apply for SBA disaster loans during the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Why Your RIA Fears Private Equity Investments
RIAs Lack in Alternative Investment Offerings for Their Clients Registered investment advisors (RIAs) have never been the preferred vehicle for finding alternative investment opportunities, especially private equity. Large private equity funds are not easy to access, nor is private equity always easy to understand. But clients are becoming curious. In a 2019 RIA Sentiment Survey […] Read More
How Not to Buy Pre-IPO Shares Back Then: What About Today?
It’s A Whole New World We have published a number of articles to help investors understand how to purchase pre-IPO shares and the potential risks and rewards of doing so. The Beginning Our first foray into the area was an article written by Robert Rapp, “A New Private Trading Platform for Restricted Securities: Liquidity for […] Read More
5 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor Before Hiring
Can your advisor prove their qualifications and track record? Know the questions to ask a financial advisor and what they mean for your financial future. Read More
My Financial Advisor Has Money Troubles: Fiduciary Obligations and Your Right to Know
Does your advisor have fiduciary obligations that require disclosure? Know how your investments may be affected by your financial investor’s money issues. Read More