In a recent news story, a large advisory team at a major brokerage firm was fired for what is known as “selling away”. For those of you that aren’t familiar, "selling away" is a securities rule that prohibits employees of brokerage firms from soliciting customers to buy an investment that has not been approved or vetted by their firm. Seems... Read More
Does your advisor have your best interests at heart? A 4-Step Framework
Some decisions in life (like choosing a grocery store) do not require a great deal of thought. These choices are relatively minor, and typically a product of convenience. On the other hand, some decisions (like doing business with a new business or firm) are much more substantial, involve in-depth analysis, and a level of mutual trust. That’s because unlike a... Read More
Why I Left Wall Street
We’ve shared a bit about the story of our business - but my personal journey is not as widely known. The fact is – before founding Cordant in 2010, I spent almost 10 years at a major Wall Street firm, as a Wealth Advisor and (later) Senior Vice President. Many considered my time there successful - I built a strong... Read More