The DBk Plan by Pete Mitchell

What is a DB(k)? Basically, a DB(k) combines a pension plan with a matching 401(k) plan. As the name implies, it is a defined benefit retirement plan with some of the features of a 401(k).

Do You Need A Financial Planner? by Pete Mitchell

What does a financial planner do? Well, that depends. Many individuals refer to themselves as “financial planners”, but not all perform true multidisciplinary financial planning. Investment, insurance and tax professionals sometimes specialize in certain areas of financial planning (such as retirement planning, estate planning, tax planning, or investment management).

What Your Investment Policy Statement Means by Pete Mitchell

What’s an IPS? An investment policy statement, or IPS, is the foundation of a good investment strategy. It gives you an overview of the whole investment plan: the asset allocation, the objectives, the asset management approach and the ground rules for communication between you and your advisor.

Investing With Energy by Pete Mitchell

Alternatives for interesting times. The last 18-24 months have been wild ones on Wall Street, and the volatility has motivated some sophisticated investors to look into non-correlated or indirectly correlated asset classes. With the rise in oil and gas prices, high net worth investors are naturally examining the potential of alternative investment programs, especially in the energy sector.

An Introduction To The Stock Market – Presented by Pete Mitchell

If you are confused or unsure, you’re not alone. It’s amazing to me how many adults, many of them college grads, know practically nothing about the stock market. Many schools simply don’t offer or don’t require the classes that cover it. If you’ve been holding off on investing because you simply didn’t know enough about it … that’s probably wise. But rather than delay any longer, here’s some information to get you started: