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The Generational Wealth Series: Don’t Be a Statistic Part III

When it comes to accumulating wealth, the millennial generation – today’s 30-40-year-olds – are lagging far behind older Americans. While millennials’ median debt levels are far higher than their parents’ generation, they’re trailing in income and wealth, making it harder for them to save for the big financial milestones in life. One of those milestones...

The Generational Wealth Series: Don’t Be a Statistic

Many Americans grew up hearing their parents talk about a similar dream: “I hope you do better than me.” Whether that meant obtaining higher education or leaving behind more for their kids, many generations of Americans were able to fulfill that aspiration and “do better” than their parents – until today. Research shows that today’s...

5 Reasons Why You Should Switch From a Robo-Trader to a Personalized Financial Advisor

With the rise of mobile payment and investing apps, many first-time investors are choosing to enter the stock market a new way: via phone. Apps like Robinhood and Acorns are exploding in popularity, offering stock trading from mobile apps. To many young people – especially new investors – these apps seem like a quick way...

Five Things to Look for in a Financial Advisor

Many people don’t have a retirement savings plan, and even fewer take action to ensure that their nest egg prepares them for the retirement they deserve. That’s why working with a trusted and experienced Financial Advisor (FA) is key to guiding you on to your next chapter. When you start your search for a Financial Advisor, here are five questions to ask yourself: