
Combining PA With Professional Approach
Combining PA With Professional Approach When I talk to clients in the City, I often encounter people who don’t have to make investment decisions as part of their job but become interested in the subject and end up running their own “personal account” investment portfolios. The bull market often validates this strategy and draws in additional funds. The only “cost” in this bull market is the time and effort involved in making more decisions with more money. In such an environment, financial advisor involvement may seem like a redundant, unnecessary burden. However, there are several ways in which a financial advisor can add value, even for those who enjoy managing their own investments: How a Financial Advisor Can Help Aligning Investments with Personal Circumstances: Personal account investments are often driven by

Trump Tariffs & China
Trump Tariffs & China The U.S.-China trade relationship continues to be a major talking point in global economic circles, with new tariffs being considered by the Trump administration. The strategy aims to tackle trade imbalances and intellectual property issues, ostensibly levelling the playing field for American businesses. But how effective will these measures truly be? Key Figures and Impact: China

Confused Sakura
Confused Sakura I took this photo in mid-November in North London. It’s a cherry tree that seems to be confused about the season: It’s still dropping its 2024 leaves; Yet it’s already blooming like it’s spring. Just like the humans, it seems to be confused as to what to do about the warming climate…
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My name is Gene Linetsky.
I am a Financial Planner and Partner at Foster Denovo.
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