Wealth Management

Uncertainty continues to be a primary characteristic of our current experience, as it has been since the beginning of the spring season. And if you are like many of us, this uncertainty may be causing financial questions to swirl in your mind. We have answers and as our Entrust clients know, we have a structure in place to provide them to those not yet working with us—Entrust’s Second Opinion Service. What about cost? Spending extra money right now for ...

For the past twelve weeks, we have provided weekly perspective about the medical and financial crises that struck in the early spring. As the nation segues from sheltering-in-place to heading back to some normal activities, many of us face a similar concern: What can we do to minimize our risk from the pandemic? This concern will likely be around for some time. Therefore, we would like to share the following New York Times article that offers helpful guidance for ...

We often hear news reports about decisions of the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) but are rarely in the presence of a committee member to learn about the goals and work of the group. Kudos to the Forum of Executive Women for hosting Lara Rhame, Chief U.S. Economist for FS Investments, interviewing Loretta J Mester, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Mester’s perspective on current economic conditions was refreshing and confidence-inspiring in ...

Good News, Bad News for Your Retirement Accounts: The SECURE Act If you own a retirement account, you could experience good or bad news in the year ahead due to the recent passage of the “SECURE Act.” Good News If you have not yet been required to begin distributions from your retirement account(s) (the minimum amount you must withdraw from your account each year), you are now permitted to wait until you reach the age of 72, providing you ...

At Entrust Financial, we are often asked what our services are. We understand this question because financial lives today can have many moving parts, parts that often overlap and are complicated and confusing. Clients and friends who know us at Entrust are aware that we love every little detail of financial complexity and are thrilled to orchestrate financial success for our clients, so they can spend time on what they love instead! To help describe what differentiates Entrust Financial, ...

Entrust hosts periodic educational sessions to help women ensure that they are on track financially. One vital educational topic is: What Matters Most in Retirement? Income. In fact, just the other day we enjoyed a robust discussion at our session that was devoted to retirement planning. The women in the group who admitted they are not yet on track with respect to their retirement planning reported that they lost ground due to divorce. Fortunately, our session showed it is ...

We all want to make the right decisions when it comes to our money. Therefore, at Entrust we identified three components of wealth management that can make all the difference to you, when it comes to long-term financial success. These are: Holistic wealth management planning for the long-term Values and goals-based portfolio strategy (rather that product-based) Periodic review meetings to assess and refine planning, as needed There may be no better illustration of the need for these three components than ...

Preparing for retirement is often identified as the number one concern of middle-class millionaires. The implied solution for resolving this concern is rather straightforward: Build a portfolio large enough to generate the income you need for the style of living you prefer, and you are good to go. After all, having a good income during your working years made all the difference. Won’t it be the same in retirement? Well, maybe, but then again maybe not—due to what we, ...

Most of us want to retire—someday. And we aim for our investments to appreciate so that we can distribute income from them throughout our retirement years, without running low on money and equally importantly, without diminishing our style of living. As the capital markets gradually appreciated during 2017, our goals for making work optional—retirement—felt good indeed. Now that volatility has returned with a vengeance, it can take a dose of faith to stay invested. However, there are three things we ...

Bringing cheer to all we meet during the holidays is a fantastic expression of the love we feel–for our families, friends, colleagues, and our community. It is a spontaneous affirmation of the interdependence of the lives we enjoy. In light of this sentiment, we invite you to join us in the following endeavor honoring an incredibly courageous girl, Alaina, who has been battling Ewing Sarcoma since she was eight years old. Time is of the essence. If you would like ...