In my part of the country, it’s back to school time. Made me think back to my childhood. (Where we started school AFTER Labor Day!) As some of you may know, my father, Alberto Romero, was a college professor and high school teacher. I am also blessed to have my...

Beyond the tech company segment, a new stock segment appears to be en vogue according to Matt Hochstetler equity portfolio manager at Capital Group… As a kid growing up in Lawrence, Kansas, I started a lawn mowing business to earn extra money while attending school....

Last week was one for the ages in terms of the number and magnitude of events and data points for investors to digest. A Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting, the monthly jobs report, and the peak week of earnings season would be enough to qualify as a busy week. But add in...

Against a backdrop of war in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as a global trade war, nations are redefining their relationships with allies, rivals and trading partners to bolster their national security. Companies that can innovate and meet rapidly evolving...

With President Donald Trump’s signature on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the federal government has provided some much-desired consistency around the direction of tax policy. The sprawling bill has so many components and areas of impact that it’s worth...

Earlier this year, we sent you our annual Key Financial Data card to help you stay current on tax limits, retirement thresholds, and other important planning numbers. Normally, that card remains unchanged for the full year—but there is always the chance of mid-year...

Congratulations you've worked hard to get to where you are in your career! Now, let’s make sure you're getting the most out of everything you're putting in. After working with dentists for over 20 years, we’ve seen how impactful it is when their personal financial...

Happy July! We are now in the second half of 2025. Q2 2025 investment markets, overall, have performed positively with the exception of small company stocks. (See far right “YTD” Column). Q2 quarter’s performance was led by international developed market stocks (DM...

"Courage is not the absence of fear , but the capacity to act despite our fears." ~ John McCain We will be closed tomorrow, July 4, 2025. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend. We look forward to serving you when we return! Schedule a Meeting

Knowing that Amazon’s Prime Day(s) starts Tuesday, July 8th and runs through Friday the 11th, I’d thought we’d give you some money saving ideas that we use. Use Rakuten to get money back on your purchases. To date, I have gotten over $1,700 back from purchases. Just...