Three Reasons to Consider Active Management
Published by Brett Carson Trends are pervasive in our culture, and the investment world is no different. The latest is the move towards passive investing using low-cost ETFs. Essentially, the argument is that nobody can consistently beat the overall market, so you’re better off owning a che …
The Importance of Portfolio Diversification
The famous stock market axiom, “it’s the bus you don’t see that hits you”, nicely underpins the reasons behind maintaining a diversified portfolio. The stark reality of investing is that there are unknowable landmines. Even though investment managers and analysts spend hundreds of hours sco …
How to Identify and Avoid Fraudulent Communications or “Phishing”
In this day and age, electronic communication has made huge improvements toward making communications quick and convenient. However, we must remain vigilant in protecting our valuable personal information. We believe the best safeguard is for you to educate yourself on what “phishing” is, h …
What’s in Your Wallet? A Powerful Portfolio Management Tool
Published by Rob Furlong When considering portfolio management tools many people think about complex spreadsheets or Bloomberg terminals flashing red and green stock quotes all day. While these are necessary, they are far from the most significant tool. I carry my most powerful portfolio ma …
Conviction: A Portfolio Manager’s Secret Weapon
Published by Rob Furlong, Co-Portfolio Manager, and the Carson Group Partners Investment Committee Each year I serve as a coach to a local college team competing in the CFA Society’s Annual Investment Challenge. Over the next several weeks, I’ll meet with this year’s team to offer advice on …
KPIs Run Amok
Published By: Ron Carson | @rchusker In business, what gets measured gets done. That is why so many businesses set up key performance indicators (KPIs). So why did creating sales targets go so wrong for Wells Fargo, bring down CEO John Stumpf and lead to the bank’s $190 million settlement i …
A True Wealth Moment
Have you ever had a moment when it seems like time stops for a second and you say to yourself, “wow…this is awesome”, or you have a wave of happiness and the feeling of being very grateful for life? I define these times as True Wealth moments.
Passive vs. Active Investing
Published by Rob Furlong One of the biggest debates in the investment world right now is the question of whether investors are better served by active or passive approaches. Each camp makes passionate arguments for their side, but for now passive investing is winning the battle by gathering …
Your Financial Diagnosis
For many, logic says, “I need help with my finances, so I’ll hire a financial advisor.” I believe this is why there are various financial advisors that set up shop in convenient areas and make it very easy to open up investment accounts.
What are Robo-Advisors?
Published by Don Hagan First and foremost, Robo-Advisors are not advisors at all. This is once again another example of a Wall Street marketing ruse designed to mislead the public into believing they will receive individual attention, help when they need it and optimal risk-managed portfolio design.
