July 2019 - Sheaff Briefs

Staying Active with Preferreds

The Sheaff Brock Preferred Income portfolio is an actively managed strategy, and there are reasons why. With the two-part goal of generating income while preserving capital, Senior Portfolio Manager JR Humphreys utilizes both institutional and retail preferred shares. No question as to which side of the ongoing debate about the merits and shortcomings of active vs. passive management is exemplified in the Preferred Income portfolio. So, what is the distinction between active management and a passive approach? Passive investors buy an [...]

Are You Mr. A or Ms. B.? — Customized Financial Planning Solutions

There are six steps to the financial planning process, the CFP Board explains: Establishing and defining the client-planner relationship Gathering client data, including goals Analyzing and evaluating the client’s current financial status Developing and presenting recommendations and/or alternatives Implementing the recommendations Monitoring the recommendations For any client, financial planning is about a whole lot more than investment selection. But if you happen to be a “Mr. A” or a “Ms. B,” your advisor may need to seek out unique, customized [...]