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Wealth management is not a new term. Most people have heard about this concept but are unclear what exactly it encompasses. So we ask, “What separates a wealth manager from…

A Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is a professional advisory firm that offers personalized financial advice to its clients, many of whom are affluent.

Viewing the world map by relative market capitalization illustrates the importance of building a globally diversified portfolio and avoiding biases that may arise from attention to other economic statistics. Click…

Recently, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Erin Arvedlund interviewed Jeremy Brenn to learn more about the role of corporate bonds in building a suitable investment portfolio.

Weston Wellington - Vice President Dimensional Fund Advisors Over the course of a lengthy and illustrious business career, Warren Buffett has offered thoughtful opinions on a wide variety of investment-related…

A balanced global investment strategy may help mitigate the longer-term impact of negative events on disciplined investors. The chart below shows performance of a balanced investment strategy following a few historical…

With interest rates near historical lows, some investors may be anxious about a possible rate climb and its potential impact on their fixed income investments. Rising interest rates typically cause…

Weston Wellington - Vice President, Dimensional Fund Advisors Equity investors around the world had a disappointing year in 2011 as thirty-seven out of forty-five markets tracked by MSCI posted negative…

The past year reminded investors that they should hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and be thankful when reality does not match their fears. Investors entered 2011 with…