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The more things change...

The more things change... the more they stay the same... Here's an article I wrote for the New York Daily News exactly 6 years ago today. It struck me as amusing because I find myself giving the same, exact advice to clients today --...
Read MoreNY Public Library Presentation: How to Choose a Financial Planner

Here’s a replay of the webinar presentation made by Chuck Failla, CFP for the NY Public Library. In this talk ,Chuck discusses what people should look for when choosing a financial planner. Click here to schedule a free 20-60...
Read MoreWebinar Replay: Creating a Financial Plan in Real Time

Here’s an excerpt from a live webinar we did this week. During this presentation, we allowed the audience to determine the various inputs and assumptions for a fictitious couple's financial plan. If you're curious about how,...
Read More#WorthPlanningFor

Some things are worth planning for. We can help... Use our free online tool to create your financial plan. We're available to help if you need. Otherwise, you can use this tool to help forecast your future goals. #WorthPlanningFor...
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Click Here for Happiness
Tuesday, April 21, 2020We all know that money doesn't buy happiness -- I've been in the "money business" for well over a 1/4 century and I know that to be true. However, money does afford us the freedom to live our lives on our own terms and that can...
Read MoreIN THE NEWS: Financial Planning
Friday, April 10, 2020IN THE NEWS: Financial Planning The Coronavirus has changed many aspects of our personal and professional lives. For us at Sovereign, we have relied more heavily these days on “virtual” meetings and even had our first-ever...
Read MoreThe CARES Act
Saturday, April 4, 2020The CARES Act - Individuals The CARES Act - Small Businesses
Read MoreDo not press! Here's why...
Friday, February 28, 2020At the center of our financial planning and investment management process is the idea of "Time Horizon". View Chart
Read MoreIs YOUR financial advisor a Fiduciary?
Sunday, September 29, 2019Alessandra Malito wrote a great article for MarketWatch this week. Is your financial advisor working with you exclusively as a "Fiduciary"? If you're not sure... ask. If they aren't... ask why not? https://www.marketwatch...
Read MoreQ3 Economic Update - Stamford
Wednesday, September 25, 2019We were pleased to host James Farrell, CIMC, last night at our Capital Grille reception / Q3 Economic Update. As Managing Director at MacKay Shields, James had interesting and timely insight regarding today’s economic environment...
Read MoreCornell Club - Q3 Economic Update
Wednesday, September 11, 2019We were pleased to host Lauren Goodwin, CFA, last night at our Cornell Club reception / Q3 Economic Update. As an economist at New York Life, Lauren had interesting and timely insight regarding today’s economic environment. We...
Read MorePro Bono Work -- Stamford Senior Center
Wednesday, September 4, 2019It's been a pleasure serving on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association these past couple of years. I feel privileged to Chair their Pro Bono Committee and help put on literacy programs for folks that may not...
Read MoreUSA Today Article
Sunday, August 18, 2019I recently shared some thoughts with USA Today regarding last week's market gyrations. Below is link to the full article: Click here for full article
Read MoreTime, time, time, is on my side... yes it is.
Monday, August 5, 2019In honor of The Stones playing tonight at the Meadowlands and in light of today's 700 point drop in the Dow... I wanted to share one of my all time favorite articles about how important "Time Horizon" is with regard to proper financial...
Read MorePleased to welcome Randy Hill to the Sovereign team!
Tuesday, July 16, 2019We are excited to announce the newest addition to the Sovereign team: P. Randolph (“Randy”) Hill -- far right in this picture from our recent Jeremy Siegel event in NYC. Randy will be opening our Yardley, PA office about 30...
Read MoreNo shortage of concern
Wednesday, May 29, 2019We don't believe in "market timing". In fact, one of our favorite quotes regarding how investors should weather difficult stock markets is credited to the late, great Sir Jack Bogel -- Founder of The Vanguard Funds. When asked what an...
Read MoreProf. Siegel on today's market drop
Tuesday, May 28, 2019We had the pleasure of hosting Prof. Siegel a few weeks ago at one of our Guest Speaker events. At that time, we were impressed with how he explained market moves and investor psychology. We remain impressed and also remain in...
Read MoreJeremy Siegel event at the Cornell Club NYC
Thursday, May 9, 2019We were thrilled to host Prof. Jeremy Siegel last night at the Cornell Club! As expected, he was a wonderful guest speaker and delivered a thoughtful and engaging presentation. Professor Siegel also took the time to field a number of...
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