January 2016 Newsletter
17 Year End Income Tax Strategies
All of the following strategies are not applicable to everyone, and none should be used without first seeking the advice of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as tax laws are constantly changing and vary depending on each individual situation. Some strategies are applicable only for business owners. These are noted with a double asterisk **. […]
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The Cycle of Market Emotions
This year to date and especially over the last 4-6 weeks the markets have acted in a way that can definitely play with one’s emotions. This chart is one we have been using for years that shows how emotions can cause a person to buy at the top of the markets and sell at the […]
Do You Need A Trusted Financial Advisor?
We All Have Different Gifts God gives all of us different gifts and strengths to help one another. Some of us are teachers, doctors, nurses, carpenters or mechanics. Others are architects, artists, entertainers, pastors, engineers or protectors (police, fire, military). While others are veterinarians, managers, leaders and everything in between. And let’s not forget about […]
What is Wealth Management?
Several months ago we bought some baseball caps to give away with our company name and logo on them. On the weekends I usually wear mine on one of my weekly visits to Lowe’s, McCoy’s or Home Depot, or down in Rockport fishing. I’m constantly asked, and I quote, “What is Wealth Management?” CIS staff […]
The Myth of Advisor Diversification
Almost weekly I speak with someone who believes diversification means using multiple financial advisory service firms to get a diversified portfolio. Upon further examination, I find that more often than not the exact opposite of this assumption is true. Let me explain.