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The One Question Every Investor Should Always Ask

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

This week I had two referrals that prompted this post.  In each case, I was asked to provide a pre-investment suitability analysis for fiduciaries involved in the cases.  One case involved a trust for two children whose parents had died.  … Continue reading →

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New Investor Protection White Paper

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

With the new year comes the renewed debate for a universal fiduciary standard that would protect the public by requiring that anyone providing investment advice to the public must put the customer’s financial interests ahead of those of the adviser.  … Continue reading →

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Best Investment Book Recommendations

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

I’m often asked to recommend the “best” investment book for investors, especially at this time of the year.  Where are a number of helpful investment books available, I always recommend “Winning the Loser’s Game: Timeless Strategies for Successful Investing” by Charles D. Ellis.  Now … Continue reading →

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Trust, But Verify

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

I recently read an article, “Trust, Stupidity and Fraud,” which discussed the so-called “unholy trinity” of financial planning.  The article, written by Australian attorney Peter Bobbin, forecast a rise in fraud within the financial planning industry.  In analyzing fraud, Bobbin … Continue reading →

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The InvestSense Challenge

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Protect your financial security with our new white paper, “The InvestSense Challenge.”  The Challenge provides key information and industry ”secrets” in a “quick” format in furtherance of our motto/mission, the power of the informed investor.

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PACE Your Way to Investment Success

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

In reviewing and creating investment portfolios, InvestSense uses the acronym PACE as a fundamental guideline.  PACE stands for proactive portfolio management, absolute returns, correlation of returns and expense control.  By focusing on these four areas, we not only provide useful information for both … Continue reading →

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401k Investors’ Right to “Sufficient Information to Make an Informed Decision”

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Watching the recent sell-off in the markets and the reported trillion dollar daily losses for investors, I cannot help but wonder how much of those losses were preventable, especially for 401k investors. 401k plans are increasingly opting for participant directed … Continue reading →

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Three Numbers Every Investor and Fiduciary Should Remember

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

The abundance of investment products and investment information available today can be intimidating and confusing to many investors, both novice and professional.  Over my twenty-plus years as an attorney and investment adviser, I have tried to help others focus on … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Proactive Investor, Part Two

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

In Part One of this post, we highlighted strategies that proactive investors can use to better protect their financial security.  The strategies mentioned in Part One were more oriented toward the investment account as a whole. However, most securities claims … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Proactive Investor, Part One

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

“Your account is a brokerage account and not an advisory account. Our interests may not always be the same as yours. Please ask us questions to make sure you under-stand your rights and our obligations to you, including the extent … Continue reading →

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