Which is Best: Index Fund Investing Strategy or a Stock Investing Strategy?

December 18, 2019Posted in Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment, Investment Strategy, wealth managementWritten by Andrew BrinkmanLeave a comment

Not all investment strategies are created equal, or yield the desired high returns with low risk. While an index fund investing strategy may be appealing in its ease of use and promised diversification, there are often hidden downsides.Index funds alone may not be the most efficient way to grow your wealth. Here we evaluate the different benefits of investing in index funds versus single stocks, as well as the often unforeseen pitfalls of mutual funds.

Annual Stableford Turkey Bowl and Giving Thanks

November 28, 2019Posted in Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment, Investment Strategy, wealth managementWritten by Andrew BrinkmanLeave a comment

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Thanksgiving brings about a season of giving thanks and joy – of feasting and football, including the Stableford Turkey Bowl! We are thankful to be able to work with and for such extraordinary people. And one of the most important things we can help give to our clients at this time of year is peace of mind. By continuously watching the ever changing investment environment, and providing timely information through our market blasts, we proactively look ahead to help ensure the unexpected doesn’t interfere with the life they planned.

The Stableford Way: Celebrating 5 Years

November 26, 2019Posted in Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment Strategy, wealth managementWritten by Andrew BrinkmanLeave a comment

Five years ago, many outsiders said it could not be done. They thought there was no way ‘another’ registered investment advisory could stand toe-to-toe with the older Private Wealth Management firms and Banks. Five years ago, our founder realized that Financial Advisors, their tools and vehicles were undergoing the most profound change the Financial Industry had seen in thirty-years. In order to be a part of the next generation, Stableford would have to address five areas: authentic portfolio management of individual stocks, custom tax and ESG solutions. index-replication technology and zero bound trading costs. Well, we proved the skeptics wrong, and not only are we going strong, we are exceeding expectations.

How to Find a Financial Advisor that is Right for You

November 15, 2019Posted in Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment, wealth managementWritten by Andrew BrinkmanLeave a comment

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When it comes to how to find a financial advisor (or financial advisory firm) that’s right for you, it’s important to ask the right questions and do your homework. This article includes three key questions you can ask that can help find a financial advisor for you, while introducing you to the dirty secrets from Wall Street insider Ed Butowsky that will help you protect your portfolio.

How Wealth Management Firms Use Artificial Intelligence to Your Advantage?

September 26, 2019Posted in Asset Management, Business, Financial Planning, wealth managementWritten by Andrew BrinkmanLeave a comment

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Wealth management firms are now tasked with how to best implement artificial intelligence to maximize company and client benefits, while still minimizing risk. Stableford Capital selectively picks and chooses where artificial intelligence is most useful or relevant to our clients. Deploying the AI algorithms to process data and utilizing state-of-the-art learning methodologies is good for clients and good for the financial industry.

Will Business Artificial Intelligence Affect Your Financial Future?

September 15, 2019Posted in Asset Management, Business, Financial Planning, wealth managementWritten by Andrew BrinkmanLeave a comment

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While it’s clear that technology advancements have many benefits, there are also downsides and times when human interaction should take precedence. Building a solid human-machine relationship is critical to reaping the best benefits of business artificial intelligence while keeping a personal touch. We’ll cover three things that make AI an easier prospect.

Dear Business Roundtable: We Have Some Questions

August 31, 2019Posted in Market CommentaryWritten by Andrew BrinkmanLeave a comment

Stableford Capital Public Company Shareholders

When a powerful group of CEOs issued a statement urging corporations to serve the needs of employees, customers, communities and suppliers – in addition to the shareholder/owners – it sparked a debate. At Stableford, the ideas brought up a lot of debate – and we got response from our clients, too about the rights of public company shareholders. What do you think?

How to Manage Your Family’s Wealth: Use Stableford as Your Family Office Partner

August 11, 2019Posted in Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment, Investment Strategy, wealth managementWritten by Andrew BrinkmanLeave a comment

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Both individuals and ultra high net worth families can benefit from utilizing Stableford Capital as a family office partner and CFO. Stableford Capital uses integrated advisory services to collaborate and maintain focus as your family office partner and private advisory firm.

Use a Family Office to Target Your Financial Goals

July 26, 2019Posted in Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment, Investment Strategy, wealth managementWritten by Andrew BrinkmanLeave a comment

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What if one person or investment firm could handle all of your family’s finances and assets? Paying household employees, accounting for taxes, managing assets, planning for retirement and preparing for wealth transfer… all done for you with your best interests at top of mind. Ultra high net worth investors should consider a family office to aid in aligning financial interests while working towards a clear goal.

Keep Calm and Invest On … But Carefully

July 22, 2019Posted in Business, Financial Planning, Investment, Investment Strategy, The MarketWritten by Andrew BrinkmanLeave a comment

The complexity theory argues that in natural systems, resilience increases as the systems become more complex. But for manufactured systems, becoming complicated (like our economy and globalization) means less resilience. The summer of 2019 is chock full of threats to the stability of our economy; let’s review them and go over suggestions on how to weather these bond and stock market trends.