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Sensible Welcomes New Operations Team Member

by
Beacon Pointe Staff
June 26, 2025

The operations team at Sensible has a new associate. Meet Paul Burgholzer, and hear about his path to the financial services industry.

Debunking Investing Rules of Thumb

by
Gyb Spilsbury
CFP® - Financial Advisor

June 26, 2025

Common investing advice can be lousy for many people. Here, I’ll make the case that some investing rules of thumb are off base.  

Financial Designations: What Do They Mean?

by
Frank Napolitano
J.D., CFP®, CFA® Charterholder - Senior Financial Advisor

June 26, 2025

The financial planning profession is full of designations. Let’s discuss what they cover, and which ones could fit your needs.

Portfolio Theory for Beginning Investors 

by
Olivia Harrison
Associate Financial Advisor

May 28, 2025

Investing can feel overwhelming. This guide will help you understand our research-backed approach to portfolio theory.

President Trump, The Economy, And Your Investments

by
Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

May 28, 2025

Let’s discuss President Trump’s policy changes and how they might affect the economy, your financial plan, and investments.

What is FCASH and Your Core Position?

by
Chris Andrysiak
MBA, CFP® - Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Director of Strategy

May 28, 2025

Learn how your core position determines where your cash is held, and how it impacts accounts at Fidelity, Schwab, and more.

Non-Retirement Social Security Benefits: Family Benefits 

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Laura Williams
CFP®, ChSNC® - Senior Financial Advisor

April 28, 2025

The picture is of a grandfather playing with his baby grandchild to represent the Social Security Family Benefit.

Social Security Family Benefits or “spousal” or “child” benefits can benefit family members based on a retired worker’s earnings record.

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New Team Member Sees Financial Planning as a Helping Profession 

Benjamin (Benny) Mander’s desire to help people led him to Sensible Financial. He thinks of financial planning as a helping career.

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We at Sensible are not fans of financial rules of thumb. Each situation differs and you should always use careful analysis before you invest.

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