Stableford Capital Insights

While each small business and owner is different, the consensus is clear that a cash balance pension plan could be a significant boost to retirement financial planning. Benefits of this plan include the ability to contribute large amounts of money, pre-tax, as part of retirement financial planning while saving in tax deductions.

Investment management is not an easy or direct path. To not only protect your wealth but also grow it, you need a partner whose integrated approach will help you customize a plan for your future, actively manage your asset allocation, and will take into account your tax liability. Stableford Capital is up to the challenge.

As a privately-owned investment firm, Stableford is structured to minimize conflicts and focused on providing objective, unbiased advice. Our investment portfolio management strategies help us avoid style drift while aiming to provide you the asset allocation you prefer.

Financial Planning in Insurance is an essential part of estate planning. It protects your family and your legacy in the case of death, and it can be particularly important for people of wealth or those with complex financial assets.

Economic data tells us that we are in the later part of the business cycle. How can Stableford Capital help you use active investing late in the business cycle to grow assets, while minimizing risk? Learn about the “Magnificent Seven” — the seven steps Stableford’s financial advisors take to maximize their clients’ outcomets.

Wondering if your small business will be affected by the tax law changes and need to modify your business entertainment expense policy? There are a few key strategies small businesses can employ to spend and document wisely in this arena, leading to strategically paying fewer taxes.

Is a top down, big picture investment strategy better than choosing specific bottom up investment options? Stableford Capital combines experience, a keen understanding of economic fundamentals and a fiduciary’s responsibility to put clients first to advise them to select the best investment options for their goals.

Stableford Capital addresses the “what is risk management” question clearly with a financial philosophy that limits risks to protect investments from “random” market conditions. Investment advisors adjust strategy to maintain low risk conditions, and limit the downside which is the key to asset protection.

Investors have been excited by the new robo-advisor trend, and while it certainly may be right for some, those with higher net worth, more complex investment portfolios, or those who don’t feel comfortable with a do-it-yourself option should consider an investment firm that will partner with you to help you achieve your financial goals. A consultative financial approach keeps you, the investor advised on the changes in the market and how to adjust to them to protect and manage your assets.

Retirement planning is rarely simple. You need a sophisticated strategy that incorporates realistic future expenses and the increase in income tax from distributions. As with most things, having a better understanding of all aspects of your retirement planning will help you better plan for the future. To find out where your nest egg stands and how you can keep it growing, reach out to us at 480.493.2300.