Investment

Investing should be easy – just buy low and sell high – but most of us have trouble following that simple advice. There are principles and strategies that may enable you to put together an investment portfolio that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals. Understanding these principles and strategies can help you avoid some of the pitfalls that snare some investors.

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The Rule of 72

The Rule of 72

Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.

Wealth Management Mailbag: Summer 2022

Wealth Management Mailbag: Summer 2022

In this issue of the Wealth Management Mailbag, Ross Mayfield and Laura Davis answer client questions about the bear market.

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds

Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.

Reg BI - A Win for All Involved

Reg BI increases investor protection while preserving the right to choose who to work with and which services to use.

Five for Friday – April 24, 2026

Ross looks under the hood of the market’s recent rally gives us another reason why diversification is our friend.

Five for Friday – January 16, 2026

Ross pushes backs on alarmism about the U.S. dollar, looks at bull market staying power, and checks on the labor market.

Unpacking What It Means To Be a Fiduciary

The fiduciary standard offers protection for investors, but that’s not the whole story.

In the Markets Now: Iran Conflict (Week 3)

Ross Mayfield is joined by Michael Antonelli to discuss the war in the Middle East.

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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.

Global and International Funds

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

Bridging the Confidence Gap

In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.

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