by Jake Weatherford | Apr 11, 2024 | Asset Allocation & Portfolio Diversification, Behavioral Finance, Bond & Stock Valuation Conceptions, Client & Planner Attitudes, Values & Biases, Diversification, Economics/Market Specifics, Financial Planning Basics, Financial Planning Process/Choosing Financial Advisors, Investment Planning, Investment Risk, Jake's Take, Market Cycles, Psychology of Financial Planning, The Point
In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Partners Jake Weatherford, CFP®, and Adam Lee, CFA®, emphasize the importance of fully understanding one’s investment strategy before selecting funds. Like building furniture, the process requires the right tools to achieve the desired outcome. Ultimately, the optimal fund choice hinges on the investor’s unique strategy requirements and objectives.
by Jake Weatherford | Mar 15, 2024 | Financial Planning Basics, Investment Planning, Jake's Take, Laws & Regulations, Risk Management & Insurance Planning, The Point
Do you know what fees might be hidden in your insurance policies? In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Partners’ Jake Weatherford, CFP®, and Adam Lee, CFA®, discuss the intricacies of insurance policies and insurance fees, with a particular focus on annuities, and emphasize the need for transparency and awareness.
by Jake Weatherford | Feb 14, 2024 | Economics/Market Specifics, Financial Planning Basics, Financial Planning Process/Choosing Financial Advisors, Investment Planning, Jake's Take, Politics & Investing, Risk Management & Insurance Planning, The Point
There’s always a lot of worry and speculation surrounding the stock market during a presidential election year. In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Partners Jake Weatherford, CFP®, and Adam Lee, CFA®, discuss the role of politics in stock market returns and dive into data that shows historically positive returns regardless of who wins the election.
by Jake Weatherford | Jan 9, 2024 | Investment Planning, Investment Risk, Jake's Take, The Point
From portfolio risk to personal risk, building wealth is a game of risk versus reward. In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Partners Adam Lee, CFA® and Jake Weatherford, CFP®, discuss the many different types of investment risk and how risk looks different from one person and situation to the next.
by Jake Weatherford | Dec 13, 2023 | Alternative Investments & Liquidity Risk, Asset Allocation & Portfolio Diversification, Cash Flow Management, Client & Planner Attitudes, Values & Biases, Diversification, Financial Planning Basics, Investment Planning, Investment Risk, Jake's Take, Market Cycles, The Point
In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Partners Jake Weatherford, CFP®, and Adam Lee, CFA®, sit down to discuss recessions and why they’re imminent but challenging to forecast. The dynamic duo explains why they build long-term investment plans to weather recessions and why the strategy at the top of a market cycle is just as important as the strategy at the bottom.
by Jake Weatherford | Nov 10, 2023 | Annuites, Financial Planning Basics, Financial Planning Process/Choosing Financial Advisors, Jake's Take, Risk Management & Insurance Planning, The Point
Curious about annuities? Castlepoint Partner & Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, joins Castlepoint Partner & CIO Adam Lee, CFA®, to discuss the nuances of annuities. The advisory duo explores transparency, fees, and liquidity challenges. Watch this Jake’s Take video to learn why a clear plan is critical to informed decision-making, gain insights into potential pitfalls, and why some of the most successful investors prioritize comprehension over complexity.
by Jake Weatherford | Oct 12, 2023 | Jake's Take, The Point
Deciding how to divide your portfolio among different assets is an important investment decision. In this video, Castlepoint Advisor & Partner Jake Weatherford, CFP®, breaks down the three things you should consider when determining your asset allocation strategy.
by Jake Weatherford | Aug 10, 2023 | Financial Planning Basics, Investment Planning, Jake's Take, The Point
How long will it take your investment to double in value? In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Wealth Advisors Partner & Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, explains the Rule of 72 and how it can give you a ballpark timeframe for doubling your money.
by Jake Weatherford | Jul 12, 2023 | Behavioral Finance, Financial Planning Basics, Investment Planning, Jake's Take, Retirement Savings & Income, Risk Management & Insurance Planning, The Point
How does compounding interest work, and how can you unlock its remarkable potential? In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Partner and Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, discusses the power of compounding interest and its potential for significant growth over time.
by Jake Weatherford | May 5, 2023 | 401k, IRA, Jake's Take, Retirement Savings & Income, The Point
https://youtu.be/w6_oyY4kefo Congratulations! You just moved workplaces or retired. Now, what do you do with that old 401(k)? In the second installment of the Jake’s Take “Back 2 Basics” series, Castlepoint Partner and Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, lets you know you...
