Is It Smart to Invest in Cryptocurrency?
In 2009 with the emergence of Bitcoin, the legitimacy of cryptocurrency was scrutinized and hosted polarizing opinions on whether investing in this highly-complicated digital asset was really…well, an asset to begin with. At its birth, Bitcoin attracted more hobbyists than traditional investors and had a slow and varied upbringing in the market. Fast forward to […]
Read ArticleWhat Does Tax Reform Mean for You?
As a financial planner, I’ve certainly been getting my share of questions about the recently passed tax reform. In this article, I’ll address some of the most common concerns I’m hearing from clients, but how the changes in the tax code will affect you specifically is something you should discuss with your tax accountant. What’s […]
Read ArticleJoshua Wilson to be a Featured Speaker at Private Wealth Management Summit 2018
WorthPointe’s Chief Investment Office, Joshua Wilson, CMT®, AIF®, will speak at the Private Wealth Management Summit on March 15-16, 2018. The summit will take place at the Venetian in Las Vegas, NV. Joshua will be speaking during a session called, Putting Volatility to Work for You: Alternative Ways of Producing Income While Lowering Risk. The […]
Read ArticleAvoiding 8 Big Mistakes in Retirement
Tens of millions of Americans are looking forward to the day they retire. Others enjoy their profession and can’t imagine a life without work. Yet, even those folks recognize that one day they won’t wake up on a Monday and head into the office. In either case, a common goal is present — a comfortable […]
Read ArticleJoshua Wilson to be a Featured Speaker at Private Wealth Texas Forum Houston
Joshua Wilson, Chief Investment Officer at WorthPointe, will speak at Private Wealth Forum Houston on October 25, 2017. The event will take place at the Houston Club. For more details, visit the event website.
Read ArticleJoshua Wilson Will Moderate Discussions at ALTSTX
On October 17, Joshua Wilson will attend ALTSTX, where he will moderate discussion on current trends in hedge funds, entitled “In Memoriam: The Superstar Hedge Fund Manager.” ALTSTX was developed as a local, investor centric and educationally focused one day forum on behalf of The CFA Society, CAIA Association, THF Association and Markets Group. The […]
Read ArticleForbes Names Joshua Wilson Top Next Generation Wealth Advisor
Forbes Magazine has named Joshua Wilson, Chief Investment Officer at WorthPointe, one of the Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors nationally. WorthPointe is particularly proud of Joshua’s recognition as an RIA among a list largely composed of advisors out of big brokerages offering fee-based services. Joshua has a strong commitment to the fiduciary standard and ethical, […]
Read ArticleJoshua to Speak at New Beginnings Church
Joshua Wilson, Chief Investment Officer at WorthPointe, will speak at New Beginnings Church’s Wednesday Night Service on August 2nd. Joshua will blend practical advice and biblical principles with his own inspiring story of hope and determination. The talk will be beneficial regardless of faith. If you’re not in Texas, you can watch via livestream.
Read Article7 Deceptive Sales Practices to Watch for at Your Bank
Most people still feel having a local bank is a necessity, though many often express frustration to me about how the salespeople seem to jump them like sharks as soon as they walk in. The recent news of Wells Fargo employees being guilty of widespread illegal sales practices has naturally put many bank clients on […]
Read ArticleTerrorizing Quarterbacks is Just Like Trading
I met a man who I will call John while out for dinner years ago. John asked me what I did for a living. My answer sparked him to tell me that his friend was retiring the following year and would have the majority of his life savings suddenly coming available. His friend, John said, […]
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