Jeff Jeter earns CEPA

Knoxville Advisor, Jeff Jeter Earns Prestigious CEPA® Designation

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Heritage Investors Would Like to Congratulate Jeff Jeter for Earning His Certified Exit Planning Advisor Designation!

Heritage Investors always enjoys celebrating the personal and professional accomplishments of its team. As such, it is our honor and privilege to celebrate the recent CEPA® designation of our very own, Jeff Jeter. With his designation, Jeff adds to an already impressive list of credentials. Jeff will continue to serve our clients by helping them to reach their personal financial goals. But he is now able to help our business-owning clients to prepare for one of the biggest transitions of their lives… the eventual exit from their businesses. Read more

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Knoxville Advisor, Amy Ahrens, Earns CEPA® Designation

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The team at Heritage Investors has a proud tradition of growth and continued education. We are pleased to announce that our very own Amy Ahrens has continued this legacy by earning the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation. Earning the CEPA® status means that Amy has fulfilled all of the prerequisite and educational requirements, and has passed the final exam. The CEPA designation is issued by the Exit Planning Institute and ensures that the recipient is in good standing with the EPI, and displays the competencies required for successful exit planning. Read more

Knoxville Business Advisor David Kent Earns CEPA

Knoxville Business Advisor David Kent Earns CEPA® Designation

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Throughout his career, David Kent has displayed a keen understanding of business and the tactics used to maximize value. Since joining the Heritage team, he has embraced his role as Director of Business Planning and is truly passionate about helping small business owners succeed. With the understanding that even business owners must eventually retire, David has dedicated himself to mastering his craft and expanding his knowledge. As a result, David has recently earned the designation of Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, becoming one of 45 CEPA®s in Tennessee and only a handful in the Knoxville area. Read more

The Dangers of The 4 percent Rule

How Business Owners Can Avoid The Dangers of The 4% Rule

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For decades, business owners and investors have been taught to follow the 4% rule. By never withdrawing more than 4% of the portfolio value in a given year, they could make their funds stretch far into the future. Sounds great, right? So, what’s the problem? No two people are exactly alike and we all have unique financial needs. Let’s take a closer look at how business owners can avoid the dangers of the 4% rule.

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what is a financial advisor

What is a Financial Advisor & Why Do You Need One?

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Finances are a very personal aspect of our lives. How we handle our money can be extremely revealing as to the type of person that we are. Because of this, having someone else involved in our financial lives can leave us feeling exposed and vulnerable. This is why having a financial advisor that you can trust is so important. A trusted financial advisor can be one of your most valuable assets.

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Investing for Your Legacy

Are You Investing for Yourself, or Are You Investing for Your Legacy?

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Traditionally, financial advisors tell their clients, “Don’t take any more risk than is necessary to achieve your goals.” Following that advice, when you turn 70, 80, or 90-years-old, you should move your money into conservative investments with guaranteed low returns rather than keep your money in riskier investments that could potentially provide higher returns. Essentially, advisors say that it’s more important to protect your money at that age than to double it. Yet, is that always true? Is this conventional wisdom ever flawed? Should you stop making any potentially risky investments when you reach a certain age? Well, you will find the answer to that question by asking another: Are you investing for yourself, or are you investing for your legacy?

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what happens when your Financial Advisor retires

5 Steps to Take When Your Financial Advisor Retires

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If you’ve received a letter or phone call about your financial advisor retiring, you may be scratching your head, thinking, “What do I do next?” For the last several years, the number of financial advisors has steadily been decreasing. In 2008, there were roughly 325,000 financial advisors. By 2014, that number decreased to roughly 285,000.

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Which Should I Have: ROTH IRA or Traditional IRA?

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It’s an age-old question when it comes to retirement accounts. Should I use a ROTH or a Traditional IRA? Both are great vehicles to prepare for retirement. However, neither are ALWAYS a perfect fit for everyone. Let me break them down a little further to help you understand the differences and when you might want to choose one over the other.

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Will I Outlive My Retirement Money if I Retire at the Stock Market Peak?

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If retiring early is a goal you hope to achieve, you are not alone. The FIRE (financial independence/retire early) movement is growing at a rapid pace; and why not with markets hitting all-time highs? However, have you really examined whether retiring at or near the peak of a bull market is the wisest decision? What will it mean for your portfolio if the market crashes? Maybe not as much as you would think with some expert planning. Read more

Timing the Market is like gambling

Why Timing the Market is a Terrible Idea

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Recently, one particular client was looking for someone to help them reach their goals before retirement. With a seven-figure portfolio, he has done quite well for himself. But he was now interviewing for help from a few brokers in town, and us. They decided to go with another firm. Read more