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Most families we work with don’t need more accounts; they need the right ones, used in the right way. You may have noticed recent headlines about Trump Accounts, a new federal savings program launching on July 5, 2026, designed to help children build long‑term financial security. Whenever something new like this appears, clients naturally wonder […]
Most families we work with don’t need more accounts; they need the right ones, used in the right way. You may have noticed recent headlines about Trump Accounts, a new federal savings program launching on July 5, 2026, designed to help children build long‑term financial security. Whenever something new like this appears, clients naturally wonder […]
Imagine being tasked with investing the wealth of a family whose future generations depended on it, or a foundation with a critical social mission. Where would you start? You might start with the principle of diversification to reduce portfolio risk. You might also favor high-quality businesses—specifically those that will remain important to the economy and […]
Daniel J. Mintz
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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“The two great risks are risking too much but also risking too little. That’s for each person to decide.” —Jimmy Chin, professional climber“Just taking risks for risk’s sake, that doesn’t do it for me. I’m willing to take risks that I think are worth it.” —Chris Hadfield, astronaut Imagine you are on the crest of a snow-covered […]
Lloyd K. Wong, CFA
Over the last decade, many events have occurred that have affected the economy, the stock market, and the level of interest rates. Let’s take a look at this period—at the market circumstances entering the decade, what has actually happened, and what we might have learned from it.Entering 2010, the market (as measured by the S&P […]
Roger L. Gewecke, Jr., CFA
Clifford Swan’s CEO, Linda Davis Taylor is dedicated to instilling financial confidence and competence in women. One tool she uses to empower women is convening “Money Talks” in which participants share personal finance stories and strategies to help each other grow and thrive.In celebration of Financial Planning month, the women of Clifford Swan held a […]
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For National Business Women’s Day, Clifford Swan’s CEO Linda Davis Taylor wrote this article encouraging women to share personal finance strategies across their networks to help each other grow and thrive. Celebrating National Business Women’s Day: Sharing our wealth of knowledge
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“Planned giving” is a broad term for charitable gifts made in conjunction with an individual’s financial or estate plan. These gifts are usually infrequent and relatively large. They can be outright gifts that are made available to the charity immediately, or they can be deferred to be used by the charity at a future date. […]
Kenneth H. Dike
We all define “risk” to our financial well-being in very personalized ways. For some, this risk is not being healthy enough to enjoy the retirements we saved for; for others, it’s based in providing for family members who may not be able to provide for themselves; for many, it’s a fear (sometimes irrational) of running […]
Kathleen Gilmore, CFP®
John Galbreath and Abigail Gilliland were selected from a competitive pool of over 150 applicants for the sixth year of Clifford Swan’s summer internship program. Abby is a rising junior at Claremont McKenna College where she is pursuing a degree in Economics and Philosophy and a minor in Financial Economics. Also a rising junior, John […]
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Financial Advisor magazine recognizes Clifford Swan in their fourteenth annual ranking of independent advisory firms, ranking Clifford Swan as the 17th 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 […]
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In a recent article on helping grown children become financially independent, Clifford Swan’s CEO Linda Davis Taylor offers her insights. For grown children that are trying to establish a career, she recommends utilizing a business-style family meeting to develop a strategy. As an alternative to making financial gifts, Linda describes how setting up a family […]
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In a recent article on generational wealth, Clifford Swan’s CEO Linda Davis Taylor offers insights on one warning sign that a family might be off track. Is Your Financial Success Leading to Your Family’s Failure? 5 Signs It Could Be
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Clifford Swan Investment Counselors is proud to have supported the inaugural Gold Award Gala of Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. The event was held this past Saturday, June 8, at Westfield Atrium at Century City. Clifford Swan’s Chief Client Services Officer, Kathleen Gilmore, Investment Counselor Lloyd Wong, and Client Services Manager Sharon Bachert attended […]
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