Jun
13

Upholding Your Best Interest Regardless of Your Assets

posted on June 13th 2016 in WorthPointe News with 0 Comments

The practice of basing a client’s fees solely on the assets under the management of their financial advisor instead of their overall net worth is currently being analyzed by the financial services industry in recent news. While some may argue that the use of fees based on assets under management protects clients from overpaying, clients […]

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Feb
05

The January Barometer

posted on February 5th 2016 in Market Commentary & WorthPointe News with 0 Comments

“As January goes, so goes the year.” At least that is the case according to the old adage made popular by the Stock Trader’s Almanac.  This phenomenon is also known as the “January Barometer.”  It simply means that January’s market’s performance, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, is a harbinger of how the market […]

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Feb
01

Scott O’Brien Named Five Star Wealth Manager Again for 2016

posted on February 1st 2016 in Austin CFP Team Posts & WorthPointe News with 0 Comments

Austin Financial Planner and Partner Scott O’Brien, CFP® has once again been named a Five Star Wealth Manager by Five Star Professional. Five Star Professional conducts research to help consumers with the important decision of selecting a service professional. The Five Star award is presented to wealth managers and other professionals in 45 markets in […]

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Jan
27

Announcing: WorthPointe 360 for Financial Management

posted on January 27th 2016 in WorthPointe News & Your Financial Advisor with 0 Comments

You feel like you’re on the right track in your long-term financial planning: You are regularly contributing to a retirement fund, you’re investing in a few high-return stocks, you have a budget in place…and the list goes on. Overall, you know you’ve got things in motion. Yet you can’t help but feel a bit… overwhelmed. […]

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Jan
08

Volatile Year Ends With A Whimper

posted on January 8th 2016 in Market Commentary & WorthPointe News with 0 Comments

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of 30 large, well-known companies. It is the best known and oldest of the many yardsticks that measure stock market performance. While not necessarily a household name, the S&P 500 Index—as its name implies—is made up of 500 larger U.S. companies. It captures about 80% of the […]

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Jan
05

Conor McGregor: “Mystic Mac” And Market Forecasters

posted on January 5th 2016 in Austin CFP Team Posts & Market Commentary & WorthPointe News with 0 Comments

Conor McGregor, the recently crowned UFC Featherweight champion has taken the world by storm after his 13 second knockout of Jose Aldo who had successfully defended his belt for years and seemed unbeatable. The uber confident McGregor from Ireland is notorious for having his pre fight predictions outside of the ring coming true inside the […]

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Dec
07

10 Smart Year End Planning Moves

posted on December 7th 2015 in Market Commentary & WorthPointe News with 0 Comments

The end of the year is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to review items you might want to consider as you get set to enter 2016. Investment and financial planning   Review your income or portfolio strategy. Are you reaching a milestone in your life such as retirement or a change in […]

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Nov
08

WorthPointe’s Allison Blake Is Named A Finalist in the Women Who Mean Business Awards

posted on November 8th 2015 in San Diego CFP Team Posts & WorthPointe News with 0 Comments

WorthPointe Chief Operations Officer, Allison Blake is a finalist in the San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Awards. This event recognizes dynamic women business leaders and role models who have contributed significantly to San Diego’s businesses. Allison is a driving force behind much of WorthPointe’s business. Her hard work ensures that our financial […]

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