July 2016
Using the Conference Board Leading Economic Index®
This whitepaper, written by Phil Blancato, President and CEO of Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, provides in-depth analysis on the use of leading economic indicators in portfolio management. SSN advisors benefit from the expertise that LTAM has developed over the past several decades of money management amid various market conditions.   - Read More
July 2016
There's no such thing as typical. Recognizing differences in order to build better retirement solutions.
It’s a simple fact: No two retirement plan participants are alike. So why do so many retirement plan solutions treat them as if they have the same goals, preferences, and expectations just because they're the same age? At Stadion, we think it’s time for something better than off-the-shelf target-date funds—flexible and scalable managed account solutions that consider the individual needs of the participant.   - Read More
July 2016
Brexit: What does Vanguard think?
The vote will have a significant impact on the U.K. and European economies, with global implications, but the effects may be years in the making. The most immediate ramifications will be continued uncertainty and political change in the United Kingdom. The IMF projects U.K. GDP could be more than 1% lower by 2021 under its most favorable scenario. Given that it may take several years for the specifics to play out, each of which may rattle the markets, the best protection is broad diversification. - Read More

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