Over the past several years, creating a portfolio of domestic stocks, bonds, and cash worked perfectly and was hard to beat. While it may be comfortable to settle on an investment strategy that works well, we are always challenging this investment thesis. Behind the scenes we have been exploring alternative sources of returns for our...Read More
By: Kelley Muhsemann Communications and Marketing Manager Although technology has helped many seniors to stay in touch and feel connected with loved ones during isolation, it has also opened the door for new and improved scams targeted at the aging population. In fact, a recent Federal Trade Commission survey found that older consumers reported higher...Read More
Unless you have been “off the grid,” you are probably aware that we have a Presidential election coming in November. Like with most elections, political rhetoric is all over the news and media outlets. As financial advisors we are focused on how politician’s economic and tax platforms may affect our clients’ portfolios. We have received...Read More
Director of Research and Portfolio Manager Steven Rogé, MBA, CMFC®, AIF®, was recently featured in an article titled “Scammers are also first responders to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how to unmask them,” written by Morey Stettner. The article was featured on MarketWatch and discusses the importance of fraud prevention, especially during times of financial crisis....Read More
A friend and financial advisor journalist, Bob Veres, sent out a letter to his subscribers of “Inside Information” this week, wondering why previous flu epidemics in the U.S. did not require the draconian measures we are taking today to deal with the COVID-19 virus situation. Here are the recent flu epidemics Bob wrote about: “Truth...Read More
By Steven Rogé, MBA, AIF®, CMFC® Director of Research and Portfolio Management As you are undoubtably aware, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is all over the news affecting people’s emotions, stock market volatility, and in some cases their lives. If you are wondering how this is affecting your portfolio, keep in mind that R.W. Rogé & Company,...Read More
By Steven Rogé, MBA, AIF®, CMFC® Director of Research and Portfolio Management We occasionally get questions regarding our domestic equity investment focus. As our clients know, we’ve had this domestic bias for several years now. We made this decision after months of research and collaboration with industry experts to validate or dismiss our thesis that...Read More
What do you do if you become a victim of identity theft, cyber-attack or data breach? The following are the steps you need to take courtesy of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. WITHIN THE FIRST 24-48 HOURS: Call your advisor, regardless of where or how the breach occurred, so he/she can watch for any suspicious...Read More
By Steven Rogé, MBA, AIF®, CMFC® Director of Research and Portfolio Management While we rang in the New Year with the Times Square ball drop, a lucky person just a few miles east in Long Island New York has been celebrating watching the mega millions ball drop in their favor. The Mega Millions drawing was...Read More