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Library » Strategy in Focus: Disciplined Value
April 03, 2019 | Market Commentary
There are many different ways investors can define “value”, but is the strategy you’re using today really adding value to the portfolio? In this webinar, our experts share key considerations when evaluating popular value investing strategies and discuss the benefits of taking an active, systematic …
Library » April 2019 Perspective
April 02, 2019 | Market Commentary
US stocks finished the quarter with one of its best starts in a decade. All 11 S&P 500 sectors ended the quarter higher for the first time since 2014, and growth companies saw particularly strong gains. The market has now recovered almost all of its fourth quarter losses from last year.
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Library » Big Changes Coming At the Federal Reserve
April 01, 2019 | Market Commentary
Heading into the fourth quarter of 2018, the Federal Reserve (Fed) had just finished raising rates for the eighth time since 2016 and signaled a willingness to raise rates three more times in 2019.
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Spotlights » Getting Started With Estate Planning
March 26, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate planning can be overwhelming. It involves complex topics and decisions that cause many people to put it off altogether. We will walk you through the basics of estate planning and provide resources that can help you develop your financial plan, including our popular guide to estate planning.
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Library » Special Report: Brexit
March 25, 2019 | Market Commentary
Since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in the summer of 2016, Brexit has been anything but smooth. After an eventful couple of weeks in the Parliament, a more benign Brexit seemed to be the most likely outcome. Yet on Thursday, another twist emerged in the saga.
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » 5 Truths About Female Investors
March 25, 2019 | Investment Themes
They say that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. We aren’t so sure we’re from different planets, but there are definitely differences when it comes to investing. With Women’s History Month in full swing, we take a look at five key facts about women as investors. 1. Women are more …
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Financial Planning » 3 Ways to Effectively Use Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans
March 20, 2019 | Financial Planning
Spring can be a busy time of year, especially for families with high-school seniors ready to take the next step to college. In addition to thinking about college acceptance letters, parents (and grandparents) should be thinking about how a 529 account can help pay for college when your child or …
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IndividualsMarkets & Economy » The Economic Impact of Immigration
March 11, 2019 | Market Commentary
From Pennsylvania Avenue to Main Street, immigration is a hot topic. It is a multifaceted issue with economic, legal, and political ramifications. But for investors, what have the 28 million immigrants working in the US really meant for the economy and labor markets? Let’s take a look. …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Big Tech Meets Big Government
March 08, 2019 | Investment Themes
Big technology has changed our lives: Apple and the iPhone; Google and Gmail; Amazon as the Everything Store; and Facebook and its social kingdom. Over the past few years, the Silicon Valley tech giants have grown to capture an ever-greater part of our lives. As these companies take up more of …
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Endowments & Foundations » When is Grouping Donations a Smart Strategy for Donors?
March 06, 2019 | Tax Planning
We’re commonly asked: Is grouping donations a realistic strategy for small donors or is it a strategy for major donors who can afford to make a donation of several thousand dollars in one tax year? Is there a target annual income level that is likely to be able to use this strategy? The strategy …
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