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Former Schwab advisor joins Charleston RIA Ballast Rock
Christina Diabo Christina Diabo

Former Schwab advisor joins Charleston RIA Ballast Rock

Ballast Rock Private Wealth, based in Charleston, said Thursday that Troy Davidson joined the firm as an advisor to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients. Ballast Rock said he managed $480m in assets at Schwab, where he formerly worked as a financial consultant based in Newport Beach, Calif. 

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Investors in high anxiety mode after painful week
Christina Diabo Christina Diabo

Investors in high anxiety mode after painful week

Trillions of dollars in market prices alternately have been wiped off and added back to portfolios, leading to high anxiety among investors and a move by some to dial down risky positions as they wait to see how the Trump administration's policy on tariffs shakes out.

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Alternative Investments Muddy Tax Filing, Advisors Say
Christina Diabo Christina Diabo

Alternative Investments Muddy Tax Filing, Advisors Say

The nature of alternative investments, typically structured as limited partnerships or LLCs, can lead to delayed K-1 issuance, complicating tax filing processes, especially with non-resident state tax returns and additional state K-1 forms.

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Ignoring Your Old 401(k) Could Be a $130,000 Mistake
Christina Diabo Christina Diabo

Ignoring Your Old 401(k) Could Be a $130,000 Mistake

Neglecting old 401(k) accounts can lead to costly mistakes, such as high fees and low returns. Consolidating accounts, rolling funds into IRAs, and managing investments proactively can maximize growth and prevent losses that might reach six figures over time.

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