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Ironmans and Financial Advisors

Ironmans and Financial Advisors

Recently I finished a Half Ironman Triathlon in St. George, Utah. It was a great race: swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles, and then running the half-marathon, 13.1 miles. That’s 70.3 miles in total! The elevation gain of just over 4,400 feet had me contemplating quitting. At times, it felt like torture. But I finished, and for me, I finished well, just 26 seconds shy of six hours. I was thrilled! I exceeded my expectations on a very tough course.

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Good Information or a Good Ear?

Good Information or a Good Ear?

Why are Americans not engaging financial advisors more readily? If helping individuals were a matter of having extensive information and sharing it with those who are less informed, advisors would be in a great position to help Americans. While this question is simple, the answer is complex.

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