ARQ Wealth Advisors Q1 2021 Commentary
ARQ Wealth Advisors: Q1 2021 CommentaryBy Richard Siegel, CFP®The first three months of 2021 delivered a welcome continuation of strong equity market performance and economic growth. Much of this robust…
ARQ Wealth Advisors Q4 2020 Commentary: Year In Review
“A Shot in the Arm” By Richard Siegel, CFP® 2020 taught us a lot; A lot about ourselves and our emotions, a lot about how important health and wellness is,…
ARQ Wealth Advisors Q3 2020 Commentary
By Richard Siegel, CFP® The stock market sees green, not red, and not blue. The upcoming presidential election is so hyped and the country’s political future seems uncertain, but the…
ARQ Wealth Advisors Q2 2020 Commentary
Consistent with the breathtaking market drop in the first quarter, the second quarter of 2020 was another one for the record books; the past three months in the capital markets…
ARQ Wealth Advisors Q1 2020 Commentary
The past three months in the capital markets can be described as a) bone-chilling, b) disturbing, c) anxiety-inducing or d) all of the above? Take your pick, Q1 of 2020…
What Are the Biggest Differences Between Fee-Only And Fee-Based?
Financial Advisor Standards: Fiduciary or Suitability Financial advisers are held to one of two standards. One is the fiduciary standard and one is the suitability standard. This is true no…
How Is the Stock Market Impacted By Politics?
Politics Always Has the Potential To Affect the Stock Market Politics always has the potential to impact the stock market somewhat. Why? Because political actions like regulation and laws have…
ARQ Wealth Advisors Q4 2019 Commentary: Year In Review
What a difference a year makes! Last year at this time we wrote “2018 was a year that nothing worked. Almost every type of investment delivered returns in the red.” 2019 was…
Do I Really Need a Financial Planner?
How do you know if you really need a financial planner? Frankly, a financial planner is a good idea for nearly everyone who has assets. Once you have assets such…