Should I Buy Long Term Care Insurance? It Depends…
Long term care is a topic that increasingly comes up in both the media as well as in conversation among friends, family and with financial advisors. As we live longer, we are more likely to need care in our declining years. While many statistics can be [...]
Round Table Wealth Management Appoints Anthony Rosetti as Director, Wealth Advisor
Round Table Wealth Management proudly announces the hiring of Anthony Rosetti as Director, Wealth Advisor.
Round Table Wealth Management Appoints Kimberly Sharp as Managing Director, Head of Wealth Services
Round Table Wealth Management, a global wealth and investment management firm headquartered in Westfield, NJ, proudly announces the hiring of Kimberly Sharp as Managing Director, Head of Wealth Services. Ms. Sharp's appointment highlights Round Table's commitment to exceptional client service and continued firm growth. "We are thrilled to have someone as dynamic [...]
Retirement Plans for Solo and Small Law Firms
Utilizing the correct tax advantaged retirement plan program at a small or solo law firm is an important long-term planning decision for attorneys. There are many tax, recruitment, and succession planning benefits to utilizing the correct law firm retirement plan. Attorneys are not alone in this [...]
Diminished Financial Security in a Coronavirus World: Insurance is One Way to Restore that Security
The Coronavirus pandemic has impaired the personal and business balance sheets of many clients and caused them to rethink their plans for the future. Uncertainty and a diminished sense of financial security have crept into plans for providing for survivor income, disability income, long-term care needs [...]
Working with a Fiduciary U.S. Expat Financial Advisor
Understanding the qualifications and model of service when receiving financial advice is critical. International financial advisors use different designations and follow different standards of client service. Not all models have the best interest of a client at heart. This is especially true in many international jurisdictions [...]
Election 2020: Proactive Tax and Investment Strategies for Big4 Accounting Firm Partners
Presenters will include partner, Bruce Hyde, CPA, MS, wealth advisor, Taylor Thomas, CFP® and wealth advisor, Anthony Rosetti, CFA®. Round Table Wealth Management is a New York based independent registered investment advisory firm founded twenty years ago and now manage in excess of $1.1 billion of assets.
Election 2020: Proactive Tax and Investment Strategies for Law Firm Partners
Presenters will include partner, Bruce Hyde, CPA, MS, wealth advisor, Fred Behrens, CFP® and wealth advisor, Anthony Rosetti, CFA®. Round Table Wealth Management is a New York based independent registered investment advisory firm founded twenty years ago and now manage in excess of $1.1 billion of assets.
Financial Planning and Insurance Issues for Professionals who Work with Global Families
The 2020 election and the COVID-19 pandemic have coincided to create a unique opportunity for high net worth individuals. With current valuation discounts at relative highs and interest rates at all time lows, significant opportunities exist to transfer wealth to future generations.
Essential 2020 Year End Tax, Estate Planning, and Business Valuation Decisions
The 2020 election and the COVID-19 pandemic have coincided to create a unique opportunity for high net worth individuals. With current valuation discounts at relative highs and interest rates at all time lows, significant opportunities exist to transfer wealth to future generations.
A Macroeconomic View of the 2020 Election and Portfolio Strategies
A virtual discussion featuring famed economist Dr. Mickey Levy. Round Table Wealth Management invites you to our discussion series hosted by Steven J. Giacona, and Robert Davis. Dr. Levy will share his macroeconomic insights on the upcoming US presidential election.
Top 10 Financial Planning and Tax Issues for U.S. Expats in the UK
U.S. citizens living in the UK face many obstacles to successfully growing their wealth. These cross-border financial planning and international tax issues are complex, but do not have to be overwhelming. You are exclusively invited to a presentation designed to address the unique financial planning and tax issues currently facing American citizens living in the UK. Effective investing for American expats requires a deep understanding of tax and reporting rules in multiple jurisdictions. This presentation addresses common issues encountered by American citizens living in the UK and provides an overview of compliant U.S./UK financial planning strategies. * Bonus Topic Impact of U.S. Election/UK Budget on Financial Planning
Using Mortgage Interest to Fund Investments: The Interest Tracing Rules
Finding the capital to make investments, whether into your business or other traditional investments, can often be challenging. The more stringent lending rules emanating from the latest economic downturn have made it even more difficult. For many investors, the equity in their home represents a significant source of untapped [...]
Broker Vs. Investment Advisor: What Are the Differences? Why Is It Important to You?
Both brokers and investment advisors are licensed professionals who assist investors with their financial goals and objectives. Brokers are regulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) while investment advisors are regulated by either the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or their home state regulatory body, depending on the advisor’s [...]
Rising Rates: A Blessing in Disguise for Bond Holders
With the recent increases in interest rates, many investors begin to question their allocations to fixed income. These questions and doubts are not without reason: bond values move in the opposite direction as interest rates, so if rates continue to increase, it is only natural to assume that bond [...]
The Shortfalls of ETF Investing
Despite gaining widespread popularity, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are not an all-encompassing solution; they are just another “tool in the toolbox.” For the do-it-yourself investor, ETF investing has a variety of shortcomings and presents unique challenges: ETFs cannot help an investor determine the proper asset allocation The sheer size [...]
How Well Do You Know Your Advisor?
Chances are, if you are reading this you have an advisor. Someone who is making decisions on your investment portfolio and in whom you have placed a significant amount of trust. After all, we are talking about your future financial security, right? Well, my question to you is, how [...]
Getting Tipsy: Have We Reached the Tipping Point for TIPS?
Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (or “TIPS”) provide investors with a useful tool to manage inflation risk and preserve purchasing power. The unique properties of TIPS can make them an attractive investment; however, there are important considerations in determining if they are appropriate for a given investor. This paper examines [...]
Quarterly Review – Third Quarter 2020
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was [...]
Quarterly Review – Second Quarter 2020
First, we hope you and your family are happy, healthy and enjoying some return to normal life. We have all come very far since the onset of the pandemic and our collective strength and resolve to continue safe habits will see us through. Capital markets rebounded strongly in the [...]
Quarterly Review – First Quarter 2020
First and foremost, we hope you and your families are safe and healthy. These are indeed unprecedented times and unprecedented actions are being taken to combat the societal and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As people across the U.S. practice social distancing and “sheltering in place,” we understand [...]
Quarterly Review – Fourth Quarter 2019
What a great year for investors! During 2019, capital markets erased the memory of 2018’s negative performances and moved on to record-setting index levels. In a complete turnaround, every asset class generated a positive return, whereas in 2018 nearly every asset class was at a loss. Read More > [...]
Quarterly Review – Third Quarter 2019
The third quarter of 2019 witnessed the Federal Reserve lower its Fed Funds Target Rate twice, with a cumulative reduction of 0.50% from 2.5% to 2.0%. The initial rate reduction on July 31st helped foster a fixed income rally that pushed the Barclay’s U.S. Aggregate Index up 2.6% in [...]
Quarterly Review – Second Quarter 2019
In the second quarter of 2019, capital markets continued their first quarter upward trajectory, albeit at a decelerated rate and with greater intra-month volatility. The S&P 500, which at the end of May was negative 2.6% quarter to date, ultimately recovered to a positive 4.3% return. Fixed income, as measured [...]