BROWSING:  Finances

Graduation season produces a lot of forgettable advice. Fareed Zakaria’s address at Bard College this year was not that.

I’ll admit I’m biased. As a financial advisor I feel that a qualified person in my position adds tremendous value for our clients. Now let me try and convince you why a financial advisor can be so helpful in developing your financial future.

Saying “I do” is more than a romantic promise; it is the creation of a new legal, emotional, and financial partnership. While the trend of “yours, mine, and ours” accounts has gained popularity, there is a profound psychological and practical advantage to fully combining finances. I’ve worked with more than a hundred couples on their personal finances, and they are almost always better off by transitioning from “me” to “we.” This shift fosters transparency, simplifies goal-setting, and ensures that both partners are equally invested in their shared future.

Managing portfolios and building financial plans has been my focus for nearly 15 years. A recurring concern I hear from clients is the perceived “risk” of the stock market—often amplified by dramatic headlines and personal experience during downturns.

On October 29, the Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates for the second time in 2025, following several cuts in 2024. So how do these lower interest rates impact consumers?

Managing portfolios and building financial plans has been my focus for nearly 15 years. A recurring concern I hear from clients is the perceived “risk” of the stock market—often amplified by dramatic headlines and personal experience during downturns.

Have you ever typed a deeply personal question into Google? Questions like:

Financial Advisor/Adviser, Investment Adviser, Retirement Planner, Financial Planner, Wealth Manager, etc.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of technological innovation, promising to revolutionize industries, reshape economies and redefine the human experience. But when we really dissect AI, a few questions linger: Is the current enthusiasm justified, or are we witnessing the inflation of another speculative bubble? We’ll explore both sides of the debate, presenting arguments for and against AI being a bubble, to shed light on this complex and consequential issue.