The Morgan Report Q2 2020 Review: Walking The Dog
Why does it seem like the investment markets rarely do what you want or expect them to do? It’s like walking a dog. Imagine someone walking a straight line down the sidewalk and hoping the dog will follow the same path, but he just appears to be randomly going this way or that. The dog […]
Read ArticleHear From Morgan About Caring For Aging Parents
The University of San Diego Alumni Association has been creating a series of video interviews with alumni about how COVID-19 is impacting their lives, careers, the job market and more. Recently, the association spoke with Morgan Smith, IMBA, CFP®, a financial advisor at WorthPointe, a registered investment advisor, about the financial planning profession and student […]
Read ArticleWorthPointe Advisor Authors Book on Caring for Aging Parents
Drawing from his experiences as a financial planner and a son who cared for both parents before their deaths, WorthPointe advisor Morgan Smith has written a book — Generation Squeezed™: A Holistic Guide for Taking Care of Aging Parents. Weaving his personal experiences with his professional expertise, he provides plenty of food for thought about […]
Read ArticleRisks, Opportunities And Relief — A Financial Update From Morgan
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, a number of financial concerns are on everyone’s minds. What’s going to happen next? What should we do to respond? We can’t predict the future and can’t be certain about financial forecasting. Morgan Smith, CFP® and advisor at WorthPointe, explores that topic as well as the risks and opportunities […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2020 Q1 Review : The Smell of Flowers Through A Mask
“Wow.” When I pause, look out the window, and think about the current state of affairs, that’s the word that most easily slides off the tongue — and I know those of you I’ve spoken with recently share that sentiment. There’s no question we’re all in this together and my first thoughts are for the […]
Read ArticleRebalancing Portfolios In Times of High Volatility
It’s been said the most important and difficult part of investing is to have a philosophy and stick to it. We’ve had a lot of conversations with clients about portfolio strategy as it relates to recent events and we want to clarify an aspect of our philosophy and value-add to you. The recent volatility in […]
Read ArticleMorgan Smith to Present Divorce Financial Workshop
Morgan H. Smith Jr., Partner at WorthPointe, will be speaking on the financial aspects of the divorce process at Second Saturday East County in San Diego on Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. Second Saturday East County has been providing support and information to navigate the legal, emotional and financial aspects of divorce since 1989. […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2019 Q4 Decade Review: Ch Ch Changes
I write this report in the first days of a new decade on what would have been David Bowie’s 73rd birthday. I always thought he was an amazing artist and his absence in the coming decade is just a reminder of the changes we’ll face in the next 10 years without the people in our […]
Read ArticleThe Morgan Report 2019 Q3 Review: Conviction & The Mission
It’s always good to step back and get perspective. The stress and anxiety of our daily lives can often lead people to excessively focus on the wrong things, causing them to completely forget about the overall mission. My mission is clear and committed: partnering with my clients for long-term financial and life success. There’s a […]
Read ArticleInverted Yield Curve: This Mystery Is History
What dangers does the inverted yield curve pose to the stock market and what should you be doing with your investment portfolio? Read on and I’ll shed light on this issue. An inverted yield curve is a problem, right? Just look at some headlines and it seems self-evident. Are We Near a Recession? The Godfather […]
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