Happy New Year to All Aspiring Millionaires

Happy New Year to all aspiring millionaires. Did you know a net worth of $1.2 million ranks just above the 90th percentile in household wealth? We’re here to help you move up the ranks.
Introducing SP Robo Advisor

SP Robo Advisor, powered by Institutional Intelligent Portfolios™, provides easy access to open, fund and view your account. • Simple enrollment process from your desktop or mobile device• Start investing in an ETF portfolio built by Successful Portfolios• Maintain easy access to your account to view investments and performance• Manage account using convenient features such […]
Social Security Benefit Optimizer

Try Franklin Templeton Investment’s Social Security Optimizer
Trump Tax Reform Proposal

Here’s a look at the Trump Tax Reform Proposal sourced from the US Treasury website.
The Personal Financial Planning Process

Financial planning is a process…
Cost Basis and Holding Period for Appreciated Stock Received as a Gift

Here’s how to report on your tax return the cost basis and holding period for appreciated stock you sold and that you had acquired as a gift:
Channeling JP Morgan

What will the stock market do next? Parker Evans, CFA, CFP channels legendary financier J.P. Morgan.
Mapping Your FinaMetrica Risk Tolerance Score to Portfolio Asset Allocation

Investors should periodically evaluate their risk tolerance with the help of a skilled financial advisor… The Risk/Return of a well-constructed investment portfolio stems from its Defensive/Growth split. Bonds are defensive assets. Stocks are growth oriented assets.
Retirement Planning: Parker Evans, CFA, CFP Explains the 4% Rule

“The 4% spending rule states that retirees with a diversified portfolio split between stocks and bonds can safely withdraw 4% of their initial balance at retirement, adjusting the dollar amount for inflation each year thereafter.”
Reverse Mortgage – True or False Quiz

“For the average American couple at age 65, home equity makes up more than two-thirds of their total wealth, according to 2011 U.S. Census data. More specifically, the median net worth for married couples age 65 and older is $284,790. Of this amount, $192,552 is in home equity, and $92,238 is in non-equity assets, including […]