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Over modern U.S. history, we’ve hardly gone a moment without hearing predictions of America’s imminent downfall. In that sense, you might say that declinism is one of the great American past times. During his 1960 Presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy painted a scary picture of a Russian enemy well on its way to world domination […]
Clifford Swan served as the lead sponsor of the Pasadena Festival of Women Authors held this past Saturday at the Pasadena Hilton. The volunteer-run Pasadena Literary Alliance hosts the annual event. The Festival celebrates the accomplishments of authors while raising funds for literary programs at community nonprofits. Kathleen Gilmore and Lloyd Wong attended from Clifford Swan […]
We recently thanked Jim Brown and Dianne Barrios for their years of dedicated service and welcomed David Nelson and Diane Riveros. After over two decades at Clifford Swan, Jim Brown retired on December 31, 2022. Jim joined the firm in 1999 and served as Chief Operating Officer. Through his leadership, the firm’s day-to-day operations ran […]
In some ways, Clifford Swan Investment Counselors has been undergoing a period of transformation, which started seven years ago when we became a 100% employee-owned firm. While we have always focused the firm’s direction on providing valuable guidance, taking the step to being fully independent allowed us more control over how we shape the firm […]
Clifford Swan’s summer internship program has successfully – and happily – been reinstated following a two-year hiatus during the pandemic. The internship provides undergraduate students considering a career in investment and wealth management a fundamental educational experience and opportunity to develop skills in multiple components of an investment advisory firm, while at the same time […]
Financial Advisor magazine recognizes Clifford Swan in their sixteenth annual ranking of independent advisory firms around the country, ranking Clifford Swan as the 15th largest RIA in California. RIA firms applied for consideration. To be eligible for the ranking, firms must be independent registered investment advisers, file their own ADV statement with the SEC, and provide financial […]
Looking back on my first year serving as CEO, the theme of the year has been resiliency. Covid has presented so many individual and collective challenges. I am extremely proud of the Clifford Swan team for their adaptability, support of one another, and unwavering commitment to our clients. There was (and still is) a true […]
Financial Advisor magazine recognizes Clifford Swan in their fifteenth annual ranking of independent advisory firms around the country, ranking Clifford Swan as the 20th largest RIA in California. RIA firms applied for consideration. To be eligible for the ranking, firms must be independent registered investment advisers, file their own ADV statement with the SEC, and provide financial […]
Financial Advisor magazine recognizes Clifford Swan in their annual ranking of independent advisory firms, ranking Clifford Swan as the 16th largest RIA in California. RIA firms applied for consideration. To be eligible for the ranking, firms must be independent registered investment advisers, file their own ADV statement with the SEC, and provide financial planning and related services […]
The Board of Directors has appointed Peter Boyle as Chief Executive Officer, and Kathleen Gilmore as President, effective July 1, 2020. Kathleen has also joined the Board of Directors and serves as its Chair. Our Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, James Brown, continues in his existing role. Peter, Kathleen, and Jim collectively bring […]
All of us at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors are delighted to welcome our newest colleague, Carlota Venegas, CFP®, CDFA®. Carly joined the firm on May 1st as an investment counselor, adding experience and resources to our investment counsel team. As a Certified Financial Planner™, Carly helps clients develop a comprehensive structure for the stewardship of their […]
Los Angeles Business Journal magazine recognizes Clifford Swan in their annual ranking of money management firms, ranking Clifford Swan as the 65th largest money management firm in Los Angeles county. Los Angeles Business Journal 2020 Ranking of Money Management Firms 2020
Clifford Swan’s CEO Linda Davis Taylor is featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, calling on all colleges to consider financial literacy a requirement for graduation. Every College Should Require Financial Preparedness
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