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Planning for Diminished Financial Capacity

Budgeting Tips Estate Planning Estate Planning for Gay Couples Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Advisor for Gay Couples Financial Advisor for LGBT Couples Financial Planner Financial Planning Investment Management Investment Planning Retirement Planning June 30, 2023 Author: Woody Derricks

Planning for Diminished Financial Capacity According to the SEC, “’Diminished financial capacity’ is a term used to describe a decline in a person’s ability to manage money and financial assets to serve his or her best interests, including the inability to understand the consequences of investment decisions.”1 Of all the things we plan for, it’s […]

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How to Keep Your Cool During Financial Turmoil with Mindfulness and Other Strategies

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How to Keep Your Cool During Financial Turmoil with Mindfulness and Other Strategies It’s common to find yourself feeling anxious during turbulent financial times. However, controlling these feelings is crucial to avoiding emotionally-driven financial mistakes. In this article, we’ll explore some simple strategies to navigate today’s volatile times with less stress. 1. Break the Habit of Constantly […]

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Q4 2022 Passionate Investor

Financial Advice Financial Advisor Investment Advice Investment Management Investment Planning Investment Strategy RIA Uncategorized January 30, 2023 Author: Woody Derricks

A recession on the horizon? Over the past few years, market chatter has rotated among concerns of inflation, rising interest rates, and a recession. Most of the talking heads see the worst of inflation behind us and anticipate a potential end to rising interest rates in the near future. The discussions have now begun to focus on […]

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5 Financial Planning Steps You Need to Take After Losing Your Spouse/Partner

Estate Planning Estate Planning for Gay Couples Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Planning for Gay Couples Financial Planning for same-sex couples Financial Planning for Women Gay Friendly Financial Advisor Annapolis September 13, 2022 Author: Woody Derricks

5 Financial Planning Steps You Need to Take After Losing Your Spouse/Partner There is little as world-shaking as losing your spouse or partner. So, give yourself time and space to grieve and heal. But also take time for financial planning, which can help you begin to feel confident again about your life and your future. Here’s our […]

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College Transition Tips for Parents and Kids: How to Prepare for the Big Move

Budgeting Tips Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Planner Financial Planning Financial Services Investment Advice Legacy Planning August 5, 2022 Author: Woody Derricks

College Transition Tips for Parents and Kids: How to Prepare for the Big Move The time has come; your child is heading off to college! This can be a bittersweet event for you as a parent. If you feel a little lost, don’t worry, it is normal and expected. We have some tips for parents […]

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Q1 2022 Passionate Investor

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Q4 2021 Market Review and Commentary  Market Review* Equity markets generally outperformed fixed-incom e markets with the S&P 500 falling 4.60% (including dividends) and the Barclay’s Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond index falling 5.93%. Small caps underperformed large cap stocks (S&P 500) as the Russell 2000 small cap stock index returned -7.53%. Value outperformed Growth during […]

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2022 InvestmentNews Nomination

Financial Advisor Financial Advisor for Gay Couples Financial Advisor for LGBT Couples Financial Planning for Gay Couples Financial Planning for same-sex couples Financial Planning for Women Gay Friendly Financial Advisor Annapolis LGBT friendly financial Advisor Retirement Planning for LGBT Couples RIA April 20, 2022 Author: Woody Derricks

Partnership Wealth Management named to InvestmentNews’ 2022 Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards Baltimore, MD – April 4, 2022 – InvestmentNews has recognized Partnership Wealth Management for the second time as a 2022 Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards finalist. Partnership Wealth Management, along with 14 other firms, were chosen from more than 120 nominations […]

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Retirement Planning: Our Best Tips for Finding Your “Forever” Home

Financial Advisor Financial Planner Registered Investment Advisor Retirement Planning Wealth Management March 7, 2022 Author: Woody Derricks

Retirement Planning: Our Best Tips for Finding Your “Forever” Home What comes to mind when you hear the term retirement planning?  Probably determining how you will pay for your final decades on the planet.  What is not often discussed is where you’re going to live those decades out.  But this is arguably almost as important […]

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Financial Planning Rules of Thumb: Do These Old Guidelines Actually Work?

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Financial Planning Rules of Thumb:  Do These Old Guidelines Actually Work? The money world is full of financial planning “rules of thumb” that are supposed to make retirement planning easier.  You’ve probably heard of some of these: The 4% Rule for withdrawing from your retirement nest egg The 60/40 Rule for splitting investments between stocks […]

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Should the S&P 500 be Used as Your Benchmark?

Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor Financial Advice Financial Advisor Financial Planning Financial Services RIA February 4, 2022 Author: Woody Derricks

Should the S&P 500 be Used as Your Benchmark? Many investors consider the S&P 500 index the best benchmark for their portfolios because of its breadth and perceived diversification. However, many might be surprised to know that the index is very concentrated in its holdings based on several measures. What’s Inside the S&P 500? As […]

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