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Professionals choose to cope in diverse ways with the fact they live in world without a secret formula, but serve clients who (they believe) expect them to have it.
The whole world watched, as virtually every investor was directly or indirectly affected by the unbelievable scale of deception that was unfolding. Since then there have been many changes made within the investment industry to help prevent this type of event from happening again
Perhaps one of the most heartbreaking points of Anthony Bourdain's death is the mere fact that he thought his 11-year-old daughter was going to be taken care after he was gone. As reported in the press, he left an estimated $1.21 million estate to Ariane Bourdain. Unfortunately, she will most likely end up with a fraction of this. So why is this?
The term wealth advisor has become somewhat difficult to define these days. Not too long ago, a wealth advisor was considered necessary for clients with substantial means. Usually, the advisor was only focused on the investments they were managing and selling funds so they could cushion their own bank roll. Fast forward to today, and wealth advisor takes on (or at least should take on) a whole new meaning.
If you were building your dream home, would trust a robot to pick out the floor plan, the wall color, the fixtures, the décor? Chances are you would probably answer no. How about trusting a robot to choose and manage your investment decisions?
The thought of early retirement is appealing to many people. Perhaps we are too easily enticed by the pull of idealized visions of leaving the workforce early: walking leisurely on a white-sand beach, enjoying a sunset at some far-off destination, spending time with family and friends. These romanticized depictions of early retirement can be appealing even to those who still get great fulfillment from their avocations. It’s no surprise, then, that early retirement in some form can be a common goal.
Life is a journey filled with the certainty of uncertainties. Despite what is often our best intentions and efforts, it’s the rare occasion when the path from Point A to Point B is a straight line. Frequently, the route more closely resembles the loops and curls of a plate of spaghetti.
BlueSky Wealth Advisor, Stephen Fletcher, CFP® Professional, MBA is located in our New Bern office. When I first began my career, I got a very helpful piece of advice from my first boss; he was a perfectionist and reviewed even the most minute detail of the work I turned in to him. He told me that, as good as someone is at their job, you must assume at the outset of your experience with them that they are terrible at it.