Management of Investment Risk Is Critical
By Gerald Robinson, CFP® The truth is that all investments involve some degree of risk. Understanding and managing those risks with solid risk management strategies is key to helping investors move toward their financial goals and make wise decisions. Over my 25 years...
Unlocking the Benefits of a 401(k) Plan for Small Business Owners
By Joey Biggerstaff, CPFA®, CRPC™ For small business owners, offering a 401(k) plan isn’t just a benefit for your employees—it’s a strategic move that can help you pursue your ideal financial future while also attracting and retaining top talent. Partnering with...
Mid-Year Market Update: Buckle Up for Change
By Gerald Robinson, CFP® Investing is never completely straightforward. However, a close look at the current mid-year market update shows us that even for seasoned investors, things are (probably) going to be a little turbulent for a while. If you’ve been in the game...
How I Helped My Client Grow $5,000 Into $1 Million
By Gerald Robinson, CFP® Since I began working in financial services around 25 years ago through my current tenure at LightForce Financial, it’s been personally rewarding to help so many people and families build financial confidence. Although there are many more...
Accelerated Inheritance: My Favorite Tools to Pass Money Down Now Instead of Later
By Gerald Robinson, CFP® Over the years of creating financial plans for my clients, I stumbled upon a fascinating trend. Some of them, despite having a sizable income and assets to fulfill their retirement goals, ended up passing away with a significant sum of money....
The Advantages of Roth IRAs vs. Traditional IRAs
By Gerald Robinson, CFP® At LightForce Financial, our services are designed to craft a customized plan that both accounts for the cost of taxation in future years, and also optimizes your available sources of income. The advantages of the Roth IRA perfectly exemplify...
Why I Became a Financial Advisor
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Gerald Robinson. Gerald is a fee-only financial advisor and founder of Lightforce Financial in Texas.
When it comes to stocks, investors face a big question: How much exposure is enough?
This post provides some insight as to what percentage of your portfolio should be in equities if you're in retirement. For investors already in retirement, how well they answer that question may have big consequences for how well they reach their goals. "About 37% of...
Is the Federal Reserve System close to the end of its rate hiking campaign?
The Federal Reserve System may be close to the end of its rate hiking campaign based on a continued cool down in inflation, but the central bank has one more policy move that poses a big risk for the stock market. Ned Davis Research highlighted in a Thursday note that...
Is longevity a major consideration in my retirement planning process?
I'm often asked: "Is longevity a major consideration in my retirement planning process?" A little research on my part uncovered the TIAA Institute's recent study which emphasizes an understanding of longevity is as crucial as financial literacy in order to secure a...
SIMPLE IRA contribution limits
Writing in USA TODAY Blueprint Section Ashlyn B. and Hannah Alberstadt want you to imagine walking into a world of financial planning where the path to retirement is less like a perilous mountain trail and more like a leisurely park stroll. They claim that's the...
Financial Planning: Why you should work with a CFP certified advisor
It's a big myth that financial planning is something only the wealthy need to do. It doesn't matter whether you earn $50,000 a year or $500,000 a year. No matter what your income and assets look like, you need to make the most of your money and resources. And that's...
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