Investing

Common Question: What Is A Tetrant?

One of the most common questions I get when meeting with people is “What is a Tetrant?” Check out the latest video to learn more!

Nearly every consultation I do starts or ends with the question - What is a Tetrant? Technically, it is "one of the four equal parts into which the area of a circle is divided by two diameters drawn at right angles to each other."* For me it has become so much more - it is the structure I use when helping clients get their estate and financial planning in order.

THE REALITY OF INVESTING DURING RETIREMENT

THE REALITY OF INVESTING DURING RETIREMENT

Decades ago, the “typical” retiree left work for good between age 60-65 and typically passed away at about 70-75. Retirement lasted 10-12 years for many Americans. Now the picture has changed: some of us will spend 30, 40, perhaps even 50 years in retirement. (Imagine retiring at 55 and living to be 105 … it is possible.) We may live much longer than our parents, and if we do, we will need a lot more money.

INVESTING AT AN EARLY AGE

INVESTING AT AN EARLY AGE

You’ve probably been told at least a few times in your life that you should be putting money aside “for a rainy day”, but perhaps it hasn’t yet crossed your mind to begin planning, specifically, for your future retirement. If you think it’s too early, or if you feel you’re not yet ready, financially … think again.

FIDUCIARY STANDARDS vs. SUITABILITY STANDARDS

FIDUCIARY STANDARDS vs. SUITABILITY STANDARDS

If you meet with a financial professional, be sure to ask a critical question. If you make an appointment with a financial consultant on behalf of yourself, your family or your company, make the following inquiry before the meeting ends:

“Are you held to a suitability standard or a fiduciary standard?”

401(k) Plan Sponsors Can’t Ignore Fiduciary Duty

401(k) Plan Sponsors Can’t Ignore Fiduciary Duty

Inattention may open the door to liability & severe penalties. Do your employees have a company retirement plan? If they do, then you have a fiduciary responsibility to them. Ignoring it to any degree could really cost you.