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Author: Jeff Diamond

Welcome Nick Sturgis, Associate Wealth Advisor!

With nearly 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, Nick is passionate about financial education and helping investors understand their portfolios. Before joining Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors, Nick served as a consultant to financial advisors for Invesco, John Hancock, and Pacer Financial. Nick is a 2023 Level III candidate in the CFA program.

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Fitting Life Insurance into Your Retirement Plan

All Your Options for a Financially Secure Retirement

When it comes to planning for a financially secure retirement, most people focus on aspects such as their investments, retirement savings accounts, home equity, Social Security, and other assets that they’ll depend on to support their income needs in this phase of life. Too often, the role that life insurance plays in a retirement plan is overlooked. Below are a few questions to ask yourself concerning life insurance and retirement planning as you begin to consider whether you have the right coverage for your current situation and your long-term goals.

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8 Ways to Build Wealth Over Time

You Need Vision, Discipline, and Patience to Achieve Your Financial Goals

Everywhere you look you can find get-rich-quick schemes that promise a shortcut to building wealth for anyone who believes them. Yet, more often than not, these schemes carry significant risk, and most investors who take them on end up losing money rather than making what they were promised. Instead of falling victim to these sorts of promises, focus on building your wealth with traditional, prudent methods. This requires smart wealth management skills, a comprehensive investment strategy, and a long-term mindset.

If you’re ready to be disciplined about building your wealth over time, check out the eight tips below.

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Does a Small Business Owner Need a Financial Advisor?

The Right Advisor Can Help You Boost Your Small Business Profit While Preparing for Retirement

As a small business owner, have you wondered whether you need a financial advisor? Most often, the answer is yes.

While there are certain parts of running a business that you can teach yourself as you go along, managing your business finances with little or no background may not be one of them. In fact, poor money management is one of the most common reasons businesses fail. If you’d like help with things like building a budget, developing a smart tax strategy, and fine-tuning your cash flow, it may be time to hire a financial advisor. Read on to learn about the benefits and how to choose the best advisor for you.

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