A Word on the Debt Ceiling
May 23, 2023
Chief Investment Officer Andy Popenfoose gives a video update on The U.S. Debt Ceiling and the markets.
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Cyber Security and Your Digital Assets
April 13, 2023
Cybersecurity is a complex topic. In many ways, it’s like investing. There are lots of ways to do it, it can be really confusing without good information, and reliable advice from a knowledgeable source is critical. And if you don’t do it right, you are likely to lose your money. Each individual and business is different; the tools and techniques necessary to protect them vary dramatically. An online search may render some “top ten steps”
The Legacy Dan Wheeler Left Us and Why it Matters to You.
March 20, 2023
Are you familiar with the butterfly effect, or how small actions can have big, often unexpected ripple effects? The classic example (and its name source) is a butterfly flapping its wings in one locale altering the air pressure just enough to generate a tornado halfway around the world. Next question: Have you ever heard of Dan Wheeler? Unless you are an independent, fee-only financial advisor, you probably don’t know this unsung hero. But despite his
Tactical Stock Options: Where Should You Invest in the Coming Year?
March 7, 2023
Stock season is upon us, but what does that mean? It’s the time of year when many executives receive compensation in the form of stock options, incentive stock, restricted stock, or performance stock. Here at SYM Financial, we work with some of the best executives, and we have a quick word of advice we want to share in preparing for stock season. You’ve spent the previous year making decisions for your company’s bottom line, and
Investment Fundamentals Part 5: Your Financial Plan
February 17, 2023
So far in our investment fundamentals series, we’ve explored the history of investing; how important it is to save (so you have money to invest); how to invest efficiently in broad markets; and why to avoid chasing or fleeing rising or falling prices. But there is more to the story. While investing is one of the most critical elements of long-term financial success, it can’t be done in isolation. In fact, the best results most
Investment Fundamentals Part 4: Patience and Personal Persistence
February 8, 2023
So far in our investment fundamentals series, we’ve explored the history of investing; how important it is to save (so you have money to invest); how to invest efficiently in broad markets; and why to avoid chasing or fleeing rising or falling prices. By applying these principles, you are much better positioned to let capital markets work their wonders on your investments. But there are two more essentials that can make or break even the
