In the past week I’ve got a number of questions about GameStop and wanted to address them all in one spot. How do you feel about what we are seeing in the market? First off – THIS. IS. AMAZING. As an outside observer I’m watching what’s going on with GameStop with a bowl full of […]
Lars Phillips, CFA, CFP®
| February 2, 2021
GameStop Investor Education
Sustainable Investing, also known as Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), means incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into the investment selection process. Essentially, it allows you to invest in a way that aligns with your values without necessarily compromising diversification or returns. While there are currently no Sustainable Fund options within your standard Microsoft 401(k), […]
Paige Lee
| March 15, 2019
Investor Education Microsoft Porfolio Management Resources Women and Wealth
With 401(k) contribution limits increased in 2019, Microsoft employees have the ability to save even more into Roth by utilizing the 401(k) After-Tax Roth Conversion benefit, also known as the Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion. Microsoft 401k Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion The Microsoft employee benefits offering has some great options for employees. Microsoft is one of […]
Lars Phillips, CFA, CFP®
| January 9, 2019
401(k) Financial Planning Investor Education Microsoft
Written by Alex Castaneda, Avier Advisors Intern Not many college students think about building an investment portfolio. Though students often feel too busy studying for exams or planning their career, initiating your investment journey at a young age can be both manageable and tremendously advantageous in the long run. Before I get into the technical […]
Kaleb Strawn
| August 15, 2018
Financial Planning Investor Education Portfolio Management
Growing up with three brothers, it was fairly easy to imagine the immense expenses associated with raising kids. Simple research will tell you that a family raising a child from birth to 18 years of age will ultimately result in expenses of greater than $230,000 (USA Today). While expenses decrease marginally when additional children come […]
Kaleb Strawn
| April 19, 2018
Diversification Fee-Only Fiduciary Financial Planning Investor Education
The Microsoft Deferred Compensation plan has the potential to help eligible employees save an immense amount in taxes each year. In the following video, Lead Advisor, Dave Welty, explains the necessary steps to maximize your savings potential. To learn more about implementing Microsoft’s Deferred Compensation Plan, schedule a call below. Additionally, to learn more about all […]
Dave Welty, CFP®
| April 18, 2018
DCP Deferred compensation Fee-Only Financial Planning Investor Education Microsoft Microsoft DCP Portfolio Management Resources
Health Savings Accounts are part of a broader trend of individuals and families becoming more involved in their own health and retirement, as compared to the mid and late part of the 1900’s which saw companies taking care of their employees through pensions and other services. The Health Savings Account was approved by Congress in […]
JP Osseward, CFA, CFP®, FRM, CAIA
| March 15, 2018
Fee-Only Fiduciary Financial Planning Investor Education
Within the Microsoft 401(k) Plan, you have the ability substantially increase your number of investment options by utilizing BrokerageLink. The following video explains a number of the details more in depth. Contact us to learn more about utilizing Microsoft’s BrokerageLink within your Microsoft 401(k) Plan. Additionally, to learn more about all benefits available to Microsoft […]
Lars Phillips, CFA, CFP®
| March 14, 2018
Fee-Only Fiduciary Financial Planning Investor Education Microsoft
Within the Microsoft employee benefits offering, you now have the ability to save above and beyond your normal pre-tax 401(k) contributions. Microsoft is one of a handful of companies in the U.S. to make this benefit available to their employees. This is a tremendous benefit. At Avier we have already helped our current Microsoft clients save up to […]
Lars Phillips, CFA, CFP®
| February 8, 2018
Fee-Only Fiduciary Financial Planning Investor Education Microsoft
If you took Economics 101 in college, you would have heard your professor discussing how people are rational and efficient. This means that individuals are operating in a way that maximizes their benefits and minimizes their costs. It doesn’t take much observation to notice, however, that human beings often make decisions that can be incredibly […]
Paige Lee
| January 19, 2018
Behavioral Finance Fiduciary Investor Education Portfolio Management
