Stableford Capital Insights

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.

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.

Wondering if you should invest in the cryptocurrency market and if so, when? You’re not alone. The idea of cryptocurrency has intrigued some investors while turning others off as they see it as a risky investment. Cryptocurrency investment is an ever-evolving hot topic and something to watch closely.

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.

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.

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.

When meeting with our clients regarding their estate planning and family wealth management, one of the top requests is to transfer wealth to children and grandchildren. While the first thought is often to leave assets in a will or trust, why wait? A strong family wealth management plan can include gifting in the present with limited tax liabilities. Top tips to maintain control and see the benefits now.

Trade frictions and market volatility are on the rise. This is causing uncertainty that in turn, creates obstacles for business, consumer sentiment and spending. Investing in bonds is an excellent way to balance higher-risk assets and keep a diversified financial portfolio while earning steady income. Stableford’s experience with the different types of bonds and how they best complement your existing investments, creating a low volatile, diversified portfolio will help you plan for the future.

Modern families want (and need) modern estate planning solutions. It’s no longer a “one size plan fits all” scenario where wealth follows marriage and blood lines. You want your trusts and wishes to reflect your journey at its current path while keeping an eye on the future. Trusts help you and your family – whomever it includes – enjoy the wealth that you’ve spent your lifetime accumulating.

Creating a legacy means planning for all aspects of the future, and a living will is the best way to take the guesswork out of your medical care. Stableford receives numerous questions on the living will topic each year. We’ve asked Nikki Polistina, Director of Client Relations and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ to respond to a few of the most frequently asked questions in this article.