Although some people prefer to have their trusted advisors work independently from one another, amazing things can happen when professionals come together for the well-being of their client. Allowing your financial advisor, accountant, and estate planning attorney to collaborate can often lead to a stronger support system and additional money saved. Such was the case...Read More

Chairman & CEO Ronald W. Rogé was mentioned in a recent article titled, “Selling Fiduciary Advice to Confused Investors,” written by Bob Clark. The article was featured on ThinkAdvisor, and discusses the confusing terminology for fiduciary advice. To view the full article, click here.Read More

By Rosanne Rogé, CSA, RFG, CFP® Managing Director A friend of mine recently became a caregiver and asked me about some important items to address in the home that would help to create a safer environment for her parents.  I put together a list of the following tips, which have been broken down by room...Read More

Years ago most students could work a part-time job while attending college and graduate debt-free. Today, student loans are essentially a guarantee, and depending on things like financial aid, 529 plans and scholarships, a college education could end up costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Don’t get discouraged though. With a little planning and understanding,...Read More

By Kelley Caponigro Assistant to the Chairman & CEO “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.” Red Adair, American Oil Well Firefighter (1915-2004) Google the words “Do It Yourself” and your screen will flood with articles and videos about building outdoor furniture, fixing leaky faucets, and crafting...Read More

First Quarter 2016 Review The market got off to a rocky start this year with equities down over 10% at one point, only to end the quarter up just over 1%. Concern over the pace of the Federal Reserve interest rate increases, declining oil prices, The United Kingdom’s potential exit from the European Union, and...Read More

By Kelley Caponigro Assistant to the Chairman & CEO When you hear “Financial Advisor,” you certainly don’t simultaneously think, “Dentist.” Nor do you hear “Dentist” and think “Financial Advisor.” However, the two professions have similar qualities and conundrums. Outlined below are just four similarities that dentists and financial advisors have in common. 1. To Be...Read More

The April 15 deadline for filing your taxes is quickly approaching, and while we hope that you are being mindful of financial scams throughout the entire year, we want to remind you to be especially careful during the stressful time that encompasses tax season. Many people are reporting that they have been contacted by someone...Read More

Managing Director, Rosanne Rogé was recently interviewed by The Dollar Stretcher in an article titled, “How to Find the Right Financial Advisor for Your Retirement Years.” The article discusses financial topics, such as, where to search for an advisor qualified to help a retiree with their money issues, what credentials to look for in an...Read More