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Liz Winkle’s Five-Year Milestone: A Legacy of Dedication and Excellence
Liz Winkle’s Five-Year Milestone: A Legacy of Dedication and Excellence
Michael Evans and Kelly Stanley are incredibly proud to celebrate Liz Winkle’s five-year milestone with the firm. Liz’s contributions to the team and clients have...
Nonlinear Financial Success Using Evidence-Driven Investing™
Nonlinear Financial Success Using Evidence-Driven Investing™
How you pursue your financial goals more than likely doesn’t occur on a straight-forward trajectory or in a predictable manner. Instead, it is more like...
Cogent Strategic Wealth: Evidence-Driven Investing™ Success Stories
Cogent Strategic Wealth: Evidence-Driven Investing™ Success Stories
Letting your emotions drive financial decisions is typically not in your best interests, especially as a high pursuer with substantial wealth and complex financial requirements....
Data-Driven Financial Decisions: Why Evidence-Driven Investing™ Works
Data-Driven Financial Decisions: Why Evidence-Driven Investing™ Works
It’s easy to get caught up in the allure of investing some of your assets into “the next big thing” that you hear or read...
Effective Investment Strategies for High Achievers
Effective Investment Strategies for High Achievers
As a high achiever, you have likely set big goals for your working years that will carry over into your retirement years. It’s also highly...
Unlocking the Complexities of Illinois Estate Tax for Savvy, High Net Worth Investors
Unlocking the Complexities of Illinois Estate Tax for Savvy, High Net Worth Investors
In the realm of wealth management, particularly for the astute and financially accomplished, the conversation around estate planning often gravitates towards the federal estate tax,...
What is Evidence-Driven Investing™?
What is Evidence-Driven Investing™?
Simply put, investing based on evidence is like using a GPS for a road trip. Just as you rely on the GPS to guide you...
Beyond the Glitter of the Magnificent Seven: A Prudent Adventurer’s Guide to Thriving in the Diverse Investment Landscape
Beyond the Glitter of the Magnificent Seven: A Prudent Adventurer’s Guide to Thriving in the Diverse Investment Landscape
In our journey through the ever-evolving landscape of investments, a question frequently arises, especially during moments when certain assets dazzle the market with their performance....
The Evidence-Driven Way: Can You Afford to Ignore the Data?
The Evidence-Driven Way: Can You Afford to Ignore the Data?
In today’s world, data is king in our digital world. We use it to track our fitness, optimize our commutes, and even choose the perfect...
Building a Legacy for Loved Ones: It is More Than Just Money
Building a Legacy for Loved Ones: It is More Than Just Money
“Legacy.” It’s a big word with different meanings for millions of American families. As someone who’s done very well for yourself, we understand how important...
Investment Tactics for Estate Plans: Guide for Affluent Investors
Investment Tactics for Estate Plans: Guide for Affluent Investors
Let’s say you’re planning a lifetime trip to trek through the Himalayas. You wouldn’t go mountain climbing without proper planning and the equipment to scale...
Building a Lasting Legacy: Personalized Estate Planning Strategies
Building a Lasting Legacy: Personalized Estate Planning Strategies
As a high pursuer, you’re likely in a unique financial situation. You may have sold a business or exercised a substantial stock option recently. You...

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