This article originally appeared in Pacific Business News. Kari Clark COO, Investment Advisor Representative, Educator and Speaker Kari Clark has expanded her role at Stadia Financial by leading the firm’s growing financial education programming to reach broader audiences across Oahu and Hawaii Island. As COO, Investment…
When you retire or leave your job, a key financial decision is what to do with your employer-sponsored retirement plan—like a 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan. These plans are excellent for saving during your working years, but they’re not the best long-term option for your retirement funds. Rolling…
What are Alternative Investments? Alternative investments are financial assets that lie outside the realm of traditional investment categories like public stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Alternative investments — such as real estate, private equity, private debt, LLCs, precious metals, and more — provide greater freedom and diversification for…
Unlike traditional IRAs that typically restrict investments to public stocks, bonds and mutual funds, Self-Directed IRAs offer unparalleled flexibility by allowing individuals to diversify their portfolios with a wide range of alternative assets. With a Self-Directed IRA, you can invest in real estate, private equity, private…