Over the next few decades, an enormous amount of wealth is expected to pass from older to younger generations. This has been dubbed the “Great Wealth Transfer,” and one estimate… Read More
Educating the Next Generation About Family Wealth Management
Investments
Timeless Wisdom from Warren Buffett
In May, legendary investor Warren Buffett announced he will retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the age of 95. Sixty years ago, Buffett took over Berkshire Hathaway, a struggling… Read More
The Age of the Finfluencer: Who Should You Listen to When Everyone’s Talking?
Scroll through your social media feed after a major move in the market, and you’ll see a flood of hot takes, bold predictions and “can’t-miss” tips. Welcome to the age… Read More
Client Question: How Can I Give My Kids a Head Start on Investing?
The earlier you start investing, the better. You’ve heard this advice before, and hopefully it’s helped you make some smart financial moves. But there’s one group that may not yet… Read More
Financial Quick Takes: Is Your Portfolio Underperforming … Compared to What?
Ah, we restless humans. Sometimes, it pays to strive for greener grass. But as an investor, second-guessing a stable strategy can leave you in the weeds. Trading in reaction to… Read More
Financial Quick Takes: The Wisdom of Crowds vs. Popular Delusions
In a bit of a paradox, you’ll find the following two titles on our recommended reading list: The Wisdom of Crowds, James Surowiecki (2005) Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and… Read More
Financial Quick Takes: Making Mistakes
Nobody wants to make investment mistakes. And yet, we’re human; mistakes happen. Here’s how to minimize the ones that matter the most, and make the most of the ones that… Read More
A Balanced Look at Stock Buybacks Part 3: Risks Amidst the Rewards
In our last piece, we summarized the ways a successful stock buyback can deliver powerful, tax-efficient value to shareholders, without stunting future growth. But stock buybacks are like any other… Read More
A Balanced Look at Stock Buybacks Part 2: Sustaining Current and Future Value
In our last piece, we explained how stock buybacks generally work, and why we prefer investing in a globally diversified investment portfolio over chasing or fleeing particular buyback opportunities. Next,… Read More
A Balanced Look at Stock Buybacks Part 1: How Do Stock Buybacks Work?
Stock buybacks—i.e., a company repurchasing shares of its own stock—have been targets for praise and criticism through the years. So, which are they: good or evil? We agree with The… Read More
