Reminders for a New Year: Risk Tolerance Shouldn’t Change With Markets

One of the questions we’ve had from clients during the prolonged bull market is: How often should I change my risk tolerance? The answer: Not often. Risk tolerance is the personal comfort level that an investor has with financial risk in the markets. In the most basic sense, it is your ability to stomach swings […]

Summer Vacation Time: Seven Reasons To Unplug From Your Smartphone

The double-edged sword of the information age is that it often feels as though the world is getting worse, even as many things have been gradually improving. While access to information has never been greater, the headlines are driven by negativity and sensationalism, rarely highlighting the progress being made. Yet, we’re living in one of […]

Why Warren Buffett’s Cash Reserve is Growing

Warren Buffett’s increasing cash reserves at Berkshire Hathaway have drawn significant attention from market watchers. In his latest annual letter – eagerly awaited each year by many investors for its sage wisdom – Buffett addressed the topic directly: “Despite what some commentators currently view as an extraordinary cash position at Berkshire, the great majority of […]