New Financial Planning Firm Launched Traditional Firms Fear Disruption For Immediate Release on April 1, 2018; Contact 520-615-BOZO (2696) Gordian Advisors, a fee-only comprehensive financial planning firm in Tucson, Arizona, today announced the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary, Clown Car Advisors (CCA). The inspiration for CCA came from a Gordian Advisors client who wondered why […]
Articles
These original articles are written by Dave Hamra and frequently appear in local publications. They are posted here to illustrate our philosophy and thinking.
Preservation??!!
The recent market upheaval was difficult for nearly all stock investors but one popular strategy had disastrous results. The “low volatility” strategy wagered that the smooth ups and downs the market had enjoyed for the last couple of years would continue. As volatility went through the roof overnight, several funds that were dedicated to this […]
All Shares Are Not Equal
Mutual fund costs and the voting rights of individual stocks can be important considerations for investors
There Are Fewer Stocks, Now What?
There are far fewer US stocks available today. Why, and what should investors do?
Packing the Stadium
Should taxpayers contribute to new stadiums for professional sports?
Getting Paid Up Front
A look at some unique securities issued by aesthetes and musicians, which are fundamentally similar to most investments.
Five Shades of Real Estate – Part Two
The second installment of real estate investment looks at two versions of REITs.
Five Shades of Real Estate
Real estate investing can take many forms. Here are a look at some of the most common.
Not Quite Rigged?
The notion that our economic and financial systems are “rigged” in favor of the wealthy and the connected is fueling much of the current political debate and has increased distrust in Wall Street. Rather than getting caught up in the emotion of the “us versus them” argument, it is helpful to take a step back and take a more in-depth look at one recent offering to better understand the system.
Old School Planning
Episodes from family history can be instructive, presenting examples of solving problems and reminding us that some issues haven’t changed that much.