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Most people use the summer months as a time to relax and rejuvenate – often with the intention to forget about any financial burdens or stress from the year. However, in the midst of sunbathing, summer can be the ideal time to organize your finances and make sure you have a clear picture of yourRead more

Many would agree that we live in a world of uncertainty – but why neglect critical financial choices that are in your full control? Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure that your property and possessions are distributed according to your wishes. In the process, you’llRead more

The seasons may be changing, but have your retirement investments remained stagnant? Many people believe that by simply having retirement investments, they’ve already set themselves up for long-term success. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Successful retirement planning requires close attention to your financial growth and progress. If you don’t take the time to regularlyRead more

On April 6, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new “conflict of interest” rules regarding financial advice as it relates to retirement plans and IRAs. The new DOL rules generally hold financial professionals to a fiduciary standard if they receive compensation for providing investment advice to retirement plan participants or IRA owners, which meansRead more

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This cutting edge approach shows you how to figure your return on your investment (ROI) in your personal 401K, IRA, other investment accounts, and everything like these. The method is below the doggie in the window pic. Best of all, you don’t need to know about fees charged or anything. Just know how much you depositedRead more

By: Dr. James D. Smith PhD/MBA Financial Advisor (716) 221-0211 I welcome those who are receiving this long standing mailing regarding investing in the business of life for the first time. Its goal is to provide actionable sense-making observations that add value to your perspective. Today’s topic notes that powerful and sustained returns are delivered by companies thatRead more

Working Experience at Buffalo First Wealth Management LLC Hello everyone, my name is Hoang Nguyen and I am a student at Medaille College. I had a great summer of doing an internship at Buffalo First Wealth Management LLC. Before I came here from Vietnam, I had a really hard time of finding an internship inRead more

I have already been in The United States for almost 2 years. I remembered that I was so sad because I do not have family, and friends here. Later on, I met more people and they helped me a lot. Although my English skills were not good, they tried to get what I was talkingRead more

Social Security Program Update The federal budget deal signed into law on Nov. 2 includes two changes that impact Social Security collection strategies. For clients with whom you have already discussed a collection strategy, you will want to make sure they understand how these two changes impact that strategy. For all your other baby boomerRead more