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Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and 813 Financial are...

Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and 813 Financial are...

Some of us share a common experience. You're driving along when a police cruiser pulls up behind you with its lights flashing. You pull over, the officer gets out, and your heart drops. “Are you aware the registration on your car has expired?” You've experienced one...

An orchestra is merely a collection of instruments, each creating a unique sound. It is only when a conductor leads them that they produce the beautiful music imagined by the composer. The same can be said about your retirement strategy. The typical retirement...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the cost of raising a child to the age of 17 for a middle-income family will be about $285,000. That's approaching the median value of a new home in the U.S.1,2 If you want to add the cost of education to that number, you...

Do you have a will? A will enables you to specify who you want to inherit your property and other assets. A will also enables you to name a guardian for your minor children. Do you have healthcare documents in place? Healthcare documents spell out your wishes for...

Much is written about the classic financial mistakes that plague start-ups, family businesses, corporations, and charities. Some classic financial missteps have been known to plague retirees, too. Calling them “missteps” may be a bit harsh, as not all of them...

Being totally forthcoming about your finances is important when speaking to a financial professional. That means no false modesty or bogus confidence about your situation. Talk about the things that matter to you, the things that concern you, and above all, ask frank...

In good times and bad, your financial professional is there to help. If you need someone to help you navigate what’s ahead and help you protect your finances, you can turn to your financial professional.  Securities offered through Registered Representatives of...

Your financial professional should get the scoop about your work life. Whether you get that big raise, start a new job or get a new title, or start your own business, your financial pro needs to be in the loop.  Securities offered through Registered...