We believe that our approach to wealth management should be as hard-working as our clients and reflect their zest for life, passions, and purposes.
Do what you love... outsource the rest.
A financial plan sets the course; ongoing guidance and portfolio management keep you headed in the right direction. We believe that life should be enjoyed without the burden of financial uncertainty, and that our clients’ time is better spent pursuing their passions and purposes. As business owners, we’ve come to believe in the adage of “do what you love and outsource the rest.” We believe in being our clients’ outsourced Chief Investment Officers.
From a numerical perspective, working with a comprehensive financial advisor (not just someone who invests your money) can add the equivalent of 3% additional return per year¹ and help investors achieve a 22.6% higher level of spending in retirement.²
Sources:
1. Vanguard, “Putting a value on your value: Quantifying Vanguard Advisor’s Alpha,” 2016
2. Morningstar, “Alpha, Beta, and Now… Gamma,” 2013
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The danger of chasing a retirement “number”
If you've read any of our posts (or talked to us), you probably realize that we like numbers. Personally, I blame childhood time spent with the PBS show Square One... and especially episodes with the Mathnet segment. Flying fighters seemed to to feed the numerical...
read moreProtected: Toilet paper and bonds (or why those “safe” investments don’t feel very safe in your portfolio right now)
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Thankful giving
As we prepare to fry the turkey (safely, mind you) and join together with family and friends to celebrate the blessings of the year, we're inevitably reminded of the needs of others. Targeted Wealth Solutions recently helped provide reusable food collection bags for...
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TWS Q3 2017 Investor Perspectives
Our Investor Perspectives publication for the third quarter of 2017 is out! Please contact us at info@targetedwealthsolutions.com to receive a complimentary copy.
read moreBoldface for the Equifax Data Breach
There were certain emergency conditions during flight operations that required us to have follow-on actions committed to memory. Sometimes, the aircraft's checklist distinguished these critical actions by printing the steps in bold, capital letters. Someone at some...
read moreYou Need a Plan
Tactical aviation is all about planning. That may seem obvious, but the depth and scope of planning are factors that are often overlooked. Planning is so important to the Air Force enterprise that there's even a process called "plan to plan." And yes, you read that...
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Location, location, location…
We're back to work on our investor knowledge series here in the Briefing Room, the kids are headed back to school, and if you're in the military, PCS "season" is drawing to a close. We've entered into a seasonally weak period of the market and recent tensions in the...
read moreQ2 Commentary
We've recently sent out our 2017 Q2 Investor Perspectives publication that contains market news, economic viewpoints, and other news. If you're interested in receiving a copy, please email us at info@targetedwealthsolutions.com...
read moreWhat’s the Value of a Financial Advisor? (And How Do You Find a Good One?)
Why do you need a financial advisor if you manage your own investments? It’s fairly common to question the need and value of a financial advisor. It’s certainly difficult to offer any defensible response when financial advisors are often only viewed as investment...
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