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Since 1985, Universal Advisory Services has helped affluent investors build true confidence in their financial future. As a premier, fee-only wealth management firm, we empower successful individuals and families to make smart decisions about their money and take charge of their financial lives.
For over 30 years, our advisors have united their individual expertise to form a truly dynamic collective. Through our team-based approach to wealth management, we craft comprehensive strategies that secure all areas of your financial situation. Serving as you and your family’s Chief Financial Officer, we work diligently to help you avoid investment mistakes and guide you towards your goals. As your strategic partner, we remain dedicated to simplifying the complexities of the financial world so you can focus on the things that matter most.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
Value vs. Growth Investing
Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.
The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.
The Ivory Tower Changes Wall Street
Thanks to the work of three economists, we have a better understanding of what determines an asset’s price.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
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What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.
What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?