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6 Considerations for Business Owners When Hiring an Investment Banker
When it’s time to sell, you need to hire an investment banker that can best tell your story to investors. Get tips for evaluating bankers. Read More
Smart Estate Planning: What a Corporate Trustee Provides That a Will Does Not
Setting up a trust to protect your assets can be a smart move, but hiring a corporate trustee may be even smarter. Read More
The Importance of an Integrated Financial System in Your Business Infrastructure
An integrated financial system allows your business to automate financial processes, keep data current and make better financial decisions. 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
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
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