Posts by jswanson
Is a Recession Around the Curve?
BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group
What interest rate would you expect to receive on a:
12-month CD? 5-year CD?If your answer was higher for the 5-year CD, you are expressing the …
Read MoreKeys to Integrating Executive Compensation and Benefits
BY MARCUS IWIG, CFP®, CPA, MAcc Lead Advisor
The key to success is creating a plan that integrates all of your benefits and is designed to help you achieve your goals. Having a clear understanding …
Read MoreEffectively Utilizing Deferred Compensation Plans
BY MARCUS IWIG, CFP®, CPA, MAcc Lead Advisor
Executives have an array of benefits that can be very effective in meeting their financial goals. One of those benefits is deferred compensation plans or, more technically, …
Read MoreFacility condition assessments allow companies to prioritize, save money
BY SID JUWARKER, Client Development Manager, Terracon
Just like cars, buildings and facilities need to be properly maintained and serviced during their life span. Doing so will not only extend the life of a building and …
Read MoreDecember marks the beginning of busy season for online scammers
BY JAKE GIBSON, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Security Officer, LightEdge Solutions
While December may be the most wonderful time of the year for some because of the holidays, it’s also the perfect time of the …
Read MoreAre You Advancing Your Portfolio with Science?
BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group
“Science is the pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence.”
Science Council, www.sciencecouncil.org
Consider the …
Read MoreWhere the health care industry can look to limit cybersecurity vulnerabilities
BY JAKE GIBSON, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Security Officer, LightEdge Solutions
The health care industry can be a bed of information for cybercriminals. And it’s because of that wealth of information, which can bring in …
Read MorePredictable Success vs. Predictable Disappointment
BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group
Wouldn’t it be great if you could attain predictable success in your investment portfolio, the kind of success that was understandable, systematic, and repeatable?
In his …
Read MoreRain, rain, go away: Stormwater management is crucial for our communities
BY SID JUWARKER, Client Development Manager, Terracon
Throughout the year, we’ve seen a lot of precipitation, especially in recent months. Through October 29th, 2018, Des Moines had seen more than 37,52 inches of rain, which …
Read MoreCEOs play critical role in their organization’s cybersecurity efforts
BY JAKE GIBSON, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Security Officer, LightEdge Solutions
An important part of cybersecurity is organizational awareness. Cybersecurity affects everyone, from the C-suite to the bottom of the organizational ladder, and that’s why …
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