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What’s on our mind? You can read about it in our blog. Whether it’s ideas from the industry or emerging trends, you can read about it here. And once in a while, we may throw in a movie review or some other surprise. So keep checking in. We’re glad to have you reading along.

 

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

When you’re searching for a financial advisor, you might come across quite a few acronyms that follow an advisor’s name. Unless you’re in the financial industry, these designations and credentials will just confuse...

 

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

For anyone who loves to eat, Little Rock has a plethora of establishments to choose from. From small one-of-a-kind mom-and-pop places to food trucks to upscale restaurants for special occasions, there is something for everyone. And...

 

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

When it comes to retirement, there seems to be a never-ending checklist of tasks to complete in order to prepare yourself for this major milestone. To name a few, you need to save enough to maintain your lifestyle, invest wisely,...

 

Monday, July 15, 2019

What A Roller Coaster Ride! We are midway through 2019, and the equity markets have not only managed to recover from the downward spiral that started towards the end of last year, but they have gone on to reach new highs. U.S. stocks,...

 

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

For anyone who loves to eat, Little Rock has a plethora of establishments to choose from. From small one-of-a-kind mom-and-pop places to food trucks to upscale restaurants for special occasions, there is something for everyone. And...

 

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The sheer magnitude of information we have right at our fingertips these days can quickly and easily put us in information overload. In our search for answers, we can end up feeling uncertain about what is most important, much less...

 

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Parenting is hard. After all, the way you raise your kids dramatically influences the person they become. Yes, they will learn many things in school. If you aren’t an algebra whiz, history buff, or science geek, your child...

 

Monday, February 11, 2019

To a large degree, your life of today and tomorrow depends on your money. You have worked hard for every penny. With your retirement in sight, you deserve to have a partner that understands your dreams and has your best interests at...

 

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

If you were to take a guess, how much do you think you need to save in order to experience your dream retirement? How about a realistically comfortable, fulfilling retirement? Somewhere around a quarter million, or even a half million...

 

Monday, December 10, 2018

The goal of financial success may not mean the same thing for everyone. For some, it may mean saving a certain amount of money before they reach retirement age. For others, it could mean hitting an annual income level that...

 

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

By Rocklin Senavinin, CFP® When it comes to retirement, there’s no lack of information on how to save and what to save. But how do you make sense of the overabundance of details for your own situation? Retirement is one of...

 

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

At Fiduciary Wealth Management, our highest priority is to build long term relationships with our clients and to partner with them to help reach their financial goals. We go the extra mile to make sure we provide you with the service...

 

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

When you make the transition from earning a paycheck to living off the wealth you have saved for decades, the last thing you want to happen is for exorbitant healthcare costs to eat away at your income. Unfortunately, that’s what...

 

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

If you’re like most parents, you have a never-ending list of things you want to teach your child so they grow up to be a successful adult who contributes to society. From a young age, you model and instruct them in how to share,...

 

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

It may be summer, but we all know the economy and markets don’t go on vacation. The first half of 2018 was a friendly reminder that market volatility does exist and this return in volatility was not comfortable for most investors...

 

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Here at Fiduciary Wealth Management, our priority is your peace of mind. We want you to have confidence in your financial future, knowing that your money will be there for you when you need it most. Because of this, we have chosen to...

 

Monday, May 7, 2018

So many people find themselves stuck in a career they aren’t passionate about or enjoy. In fact, two-thirds of people are disengaged with their job. I feel incredibly fortunate that I have a career I love and that I look forward...

 

Friday, March 30, 2018

How much do you know about basic financial concepts that impact your portfolio? Chances are, if you’re reading this article, you know more than most. But that’s not the case for everyone. Since April is Financial Literacy...

 

Thursday, January 18, 2018

If you’re confused by the jargon in the financial services industry, you’re not alone. What is the difference between fee-only, fiduciary, and independent advisors? It turns out that being a fee-only advisor is really...

 

Thursday, December 14, 2017

If you’ve kept an eye on the markets at all this year, you know that it’s been one of record highs. Just recently, the Dow broke the 24,000 mark for the first time, and other major indices continue to grind higher. (1) And...

 

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Have you ever wondered if your investment savings will be enough to support the life you want to live in retirement? The confidence in knowing the details of your current situation eases the uncertainty of simply hoping everything will...

 

Friday, August 11, 2017

If you watch the news, it can seem like the world is falling apart. The media is known for its sensationalized headlines and negative reporting so it’s easy to get discouraged about where our world is going. But sometimes a...

 

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Social Security can be complicated to navigate at times, but since it’s so vital to your retirement income plan, it’s important to make wise decisions and create strategies to optimize your benefits. If you’re...

 

Thursday, June 1, 2017

We are all so busy these days that even carving out time in your day to schedule appointments can fall down the priority list. But your finances can’t be ignored. At Fiduciary Wealth Management, we want to do everything in our...

 

Friday, May 12, 2017

As an experienced wealth manager, I’ve spent nearly 20 years helping families create successful financial plans to help fund their future needs and goals. Every client interaction is unique and I place a lot of emphasis on clear...

 

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

A few weeks ago, I surprised my wife with a special trip to the Viking Cooking School located in Greenwood, Mississippi. We have both dreamed of visiting this location, so we partnered up with our dear friends Tim and Shay Rafferty and...

 

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Tax season is here! This may not be everyone’s favorite time of year, but taxes are a necessary evil we must deal with. Many people procrastinate on tasks they dread, and taxes definitely fall into that category! If you are like...

 

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Wouldn’t you agree that all Americans should have the right to honest and ethical financial advice? The answer to this question is obvious and it stands to reason that most individual investors would feel this way. As you may...

 

Monday, December 19, 2016

While it feels as though we just ushered in 2016, we are already approaching the final week of this year and heading into 2017! December is often a celebratory time of year as we enjoy the holidays, but it can also be overwhelming. As...

 

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

This year marked the 39th annual CARTI Auxiliary Festival of Trees celebration in Little Rock. This event is hosted by CARTI, Arkansas’s largest private cancer clinic, and raises funds for CARTI cancer patients. The four-day...

 

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Medical costs are rising, which means that unlike the past four years, Medicare Part B premiums are set to increase as well. Most Social Security benefit recipients (with the exception of high earners) were able to avoid a Medicare...

 

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

After a tumultuous and dramatic election season, we now face the reality that Donald Trump will be our next president. This election was certainly one for the history books and will be discussed for many years to come. Many polls, and...

 

Monday, September 19, 2016

In the spring of 1999, Fiduciary Wealth Management founder, Rocklin Senavinin accepted his first job working for a Wall Street based firm. Since that day, his passion for helping his clients has only grown stronger.

 

Monday, September 12, 2016

As we get older, life seems to get more complicated. Between our work and family, it’s hard to find the time or energy to devote to necessary but overwhelming tasks, such as investing or financial planning. I know how valuable...

 

Monday, September 12, 2016

I feel very lucky to have known what I wanted to be from a young age. I was in college and stumbled upon Burton Gordon Malkiel’s book, “A Random Walk Down Wall Street.” I was so intrigued by the markets that I...

 

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Co-founders Rocklin Senavinin, CFP® and Edward Mahaffy, CFP®, ChFC®, MBA, offer over 50 years of combined industry experience. The firm is an independent, fee-only investment advisory firm dedicated to providing clients...

 

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Individuals hold more than $2.0 trillion in annuity contracts; a tidy sum considering an estimated $7.4 trillion is held in all types of IRAs.1 Annuity contracts are purchased from an insurance company. The insurance company will then...