David Barnes’ Four Common Investment Mistakes

David Barnes’ Four Common Investment Mistakes

The stock market has caused some alarm as of late. Will investors wake up panicked or encouraged tomorrow? It’s hard to say.But one thing is clear: basing your peace of mind on market signals is no way to live.That said, I’d love to see my Southern...
How Southern California Residents Can Donate for Dorian Relief

How Southern California Residents Can Donate for Dorian Relief

Unfortunately, this is a follow-up piece to some advice I shared in the spring — March to be exact.When tornadoes ravaged Lee County, Alabama, the country rushed to its aid. Although nature is beautiful in various forms, it’s also equally unpredictable....
Five Productivity Tips for Southern California Busy Bodies

Five Productivity Tips for Southern California Busy Bodies

With Labor Day behind us, fall is just around the corner.(And a quick tax note: so are estimated taxes, if that applies to you. Due the 16th of this month. Consider yourself reminded. Though I will probably remind you once more.)Now … fall. This can be a happy...
Estate Planning For Southern California Singles

Estate Planning For Southern California Singles

Many of our Southern California clients are married. What I have to say today is still relevant, conceptually (and even in some of the details).So don’t skip on by.As I have talked about before, estate planning is something that many families continue to...