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The first two articles in our series, A Whole Lot Modern: Three Investment Pillars to Embrace Now, introduced investing with an Impact based upon one’s values, and investing with a sensitivity to ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) concerns. Our discussion in article three: Investments with Impact and ESG will connect the two for investors while identifying important distinctions. The socially responsible considerations presented previously may seem similar, but they are distinct. For instance, if an investor is interested in ...

The article series, A Whole Lot Modern: Three Investment Pillars to Embrace Now, began with a focus on Investments with Impact, which feature an advocacy component in support of investors’ values. One example was a mutual fund that invests in the construction of solar farms. We continue by exploring Investments with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analysis as an integral feature. Generally speaking, the aim of our second pillar—Investments with ESG—is to avoid certain companies and thereby “do less ...

This article series, A Whole Lot Modern: Three Investment Pillars to Embrace Now, will focus on: 1) Investments with Impact, 2) Investments with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analysis, and 3) Investments with Impact and ESG. Investors today have a growing interest in aligning their personal values with their financial goals. Such investors embrace portfolios designed not only to help build and preserve their portfolio of assets as they aim to achieve their personal financial goals, but they have ...

September is the month many of us associate with “back to school.” September of 2021 is a singular back to school moment for many students who experienced an interruption to their in-person education due to the pandemic. Perhaps that makes this school year extra special and a good time to re-evaluate your child’s financial education. After all, you are preparing your children for a self-sufficient future, not to boomerang back to the care of mom and dad! Our Entrust advisors ...

With all that the pandemic brought to our doorsteps, many of us put our travel plans on hold. However, travel is returning, which brings to mind the sights that are of interest. A short list might include visits to the Seven Wonders of the World. While you are testing yourself to see how many you can name, read on to learn about the eighth wonder of the world. Here are some tips to help you identify what it is: ...

If you are like most investors, you would like perspective on how financial market trends may affect your portfolio of investments. For user-friendly commentary, please enjoy the quick read and chart following. As always, our Entrust advisors welcome the opportunity for a conversation. Entrust Financial LLC® Market Commentary for the First Quarter, 2021 Following a record-breaking year, capital markets continued their rally through the first quarter of 2021. Factors such as increased vaccine distribution combined with additional government stimulus ...

The year 2020 was a wild ride on many levels, which may make the December holidays more meaningful and enjoyable than ever. We certainly hope that yours are, and that like our Entrust team, you are focused on an excellent year to come in 2021. To enhance your celebrative spirit of the season right now, however, please enjoy this Temple University Holiday concert. We believe you will agree with our assessment that the Temple student musicians rock! Feel free ...

As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, followed quickly by the December holidays to which we look forward each year, our team at Entrust always takes a moment to reflect on the spirit of American generosity. We hope that you, our readers, will take heart from the three illustrations that we would like to share with you. First: Limitless Spirit Arts organizations are among the non-profits hardest hit by the safety protocols made necessary by the pandemic. Our hearts go ...

Investors have faced a lot of uncertainty so far this year, particularly due to the pandemic, and it is not over yet. One reason is that Presidential election years, by definition, cause some concern about what might come next. We would like to reassure you by mentioning that research¹, from 1933 to the present, indicates that capital market returns have stayed strong over the long-term—regardless of the partisan makeup of Washington. That said, we would also like to offer you ...

Part Three of Three Joslyn G Ewart, CFP® — September 15, 2020 There may be no better starting place for a discussion of Retirement Security in a Pandemic, III: Invest for the long-term, than a refresher regarding the marshmallow test. The marshmallow test was a study on delayed gratification led by Stanford University professor, Walter Mischel. The study offered young children two choices: one immediate small reward—a marshmallow—or, two small rewards if they waited for a period of time ...