• I Don’t Want To Pay Taxes: There Is an ‘Alt’ For That

    I Don’t Want To Pay Taxes: There Is an ‘Alt’ For That

    Typically people begin worrying about taxes as their W-2s start to come in. But, to better prepare for next year’s taxes, now is the time to begin planning, and there is one type of alternative investment that comes into favor. If you want to reduce your taxes, you have a few choices. You could reduce…

  • Samson Wealth Management Group to Rebrand as XML Financial Group

    Samson Wealth Management Group to Rebrand as XML Financial Group

    Samson Wealth Management Group, the Fort Washington-based financial institution, recently announced its official rebranding to XML Financial Group (“XML”), effective September 2, 2024. This change comes as a culmination of the merger between Samson Wealth Management Group and XML, which occurred in July 2022. The decision to adopt the XML name reflects the successful integration and synergy achieved…

  • The Secret Weapon of High-Net-Worth Individuals Is Their Network

    The Secret Weapon of High-Net-Worth Individuals Is Their Network

    We already know that in real estate it is location, location, location. When it comes to getting exposed to alternative wealth strategies, being exposed to people who are investing in these deals, can help. Networking with rich individuals facilitates both wealth accumulation and access to exclusive investment opportunities, benefiting both parties involved. A prime example…

  • Bridging the Past with the Future: Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Unveils New Logo and Website

    Bridging the Past with the Future: Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Unveils New Logo and Website

    The bridge logo of the nationally recognized, retainer-based Creative Capital Wealth Management Group is well-established not just in its home territory of Chester Springs but also in 34 states. In fact, over the course of the firm’s 20 years in business, Creative Capital’s steadfast branding and personal approach to wealth management has fostered long relationships…

  • Diversify Your Portfolio: The Art Of Selecting Alternative Investments

    Diversify Your Portfolio: The Art Of Selecting Alternative Investments

    Let’s face it, the world of alternative investments is big and getting bigger. So what should you look for when selecting an alternative investment? The fact is that there are four basic ways to invest in assets other than stocks and bonds: If you can invest directly into the underlying asset (like a $30M distribution…

  • See How Much Philadelphians Are Earning

    See How Much Philadelphians Are Earning

    The great Philadelphia salary report of 2024 is out, providing us with a chance to see what locals are earning, from CEOs and athletes to drag queens and 911 dispatchers, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. With $32.1 million, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts is the highest-paid CEO at any publicly traded company in the region.…

  • Kylie Kelce’s Net Worth Is Growing and She’s Putting It to Good Use

    Kylie Kelce’s Net Worth Is Growing and She’s Putting It to Good Use

    Despite a modest approach to her celebrity, Kylie Kelce is reaping the financial benefits as part of a popular two-some. As her Instagram followers grow, so does Kylie’s net worth, thanks to a large number of celebrity endorsements. She’s been able to use that to help several philanthropic causes, writes Mehera Bonner for Cosmopolitan. According…

  • Millennials Flock To Single-Family Rentals

    Millennials Flock To Single-Family Rentals

    There is a new asset class I’ve seen in several different alternative investment “wrappers.” Besides using Delaware Statutory Trust’s (DST) alternative investment, companies are also putting this new asset class in three-to-five-year programs to build, lease up, and sell. This new asset class is single-family build-to-rent homes. As millennials reach the age where many start families, they…

  • Delaware County Ticketholder Wins Million Dollar Powerball Prize

    Delaware County Ticketholder Wins Million Dollar Powerball Prize

     A Delaware County Powerball ticket holder is a million dollars richer after hitting five of the numbers drawn on Wednesday, March 27, reports the 6abc Digital Staff. There continues to be no top winners of the Powerball jackpot, which stood Monday, April 1, at $1.026 billion, the fifth time that jackpot has reached so high.…

  • Fred Hubler of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Shares How To Build Wealth by Investing in the Promise of Infrastructure

    Fred Hubler of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Shares How To Build Wealth by Investing in the Promise of Infrastructure

    Look around the United States and you will see aging infrastructure and risks of potential failure. The positive for investors is there are investment opportunities to fix infrastructure while also making money for yourself. Many find investing in infrastructure to be a beneficial alternative investment. Many parts of our world fit into the infrastructure space including…

  • Founder and CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Offers Top Alt Strategies for a Recession

    Founder and CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Offers Top Alt Strategies for a Recession

    As we all settle into 2024, there is increasing buzz around a possible recession and the potential for the FED to lower interest rates.  CNN reports, “Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan believes a U.S. recession is the ‘most likely outcome’ of the Fed’s aggressive rate hike regime meant to curb inflation. He joins a growing chorus of…

  • Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO to Speak at Blue Vault Bowman Alts Summit and Learn & Grow Investment Summit

    Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO to Speak at Blue Vault Bowman Alts Summit and Learn & Grow Investment Summit

    Frederick Hubler, Creative Capital Wealth Management’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer, will participate in speaking engagements throughout the year to help others learn about the value and growth of the alternative investments industry. To kick off the month of March, Hubler will speak at the Learn & Grow Investment Summit 2024. The first event will…

  • Uncovering The Secrets Of The OG Of Alts: Private Equity

    Uncovering The Secrets Of The OG Of Alts: Private Equity

    There is one alternative allocation that has been in endowments, foundations, and high net-worth families for a long time. It is also usually the largest allocation in these portfolios and this investment is private equity. I use the movie Pretty Woman and the character Richard Gere played when explaining private equity to our clients. To…

  • WSJ: Retired Philadelphia Resident Details Experiences Living On Social Security

    WSJ: Retired Philadelphia Resident Details Experiences Living On Social Security

    About 14% of Social Security recipients age 65 and older depend on their benefits for nearly all their income, according to an AARP analysis. With the average monthly Social Security about $1,900, it doesn’t go as far as it once did, leading to some financial challenges, writes Veronica Dagher and Anne Tergesen for The Wall…

  • Oil And Gas On The Run: Will You Ride The Coattails?

    Oil And Gas On The Run: Will You Ride The Coattails?

    Tax benefits and direct investments in projects are two major kinds of accredited investments. And these investments have potential higher risks and can often turn opportunities into lucrative ones. Oil and gas have a variety of ways in which one can invest as well as a variety of tax benefits. Whether it’s the oil extraction…

  • First Bank: Do You Know What Phishing Looks Like?

    First Bank: Do You Know What Phishing Looks Like?

    Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $8.8…

  • First Bank: How Much Do You Know About Credit?

    First Bank: How Much Do You Know About Credit?

     “Get Smart About Credit Day” is an annual event that promotes financial literacy and education about credit management. The event is organized by the American Bankers Association (ABA) in the United States. The goal of Get Smart About Credit Day is to help individuals, especially young people, understand the importance of good credit habits and…