Real Retirement Solutions
designed to improve- Wealth Preservation
- Management of Risky Assets
- Peace of Mind
This is achieved through an ongoing assessment of market risks given your specific financial situation and goals.
Professional Expertise
Leadership Team
Richard Furmanski
CFA, CFP®
has been a portfolio manager and analyst for over 35 years. He manages conservative, tax-efficient portfolios for both pre-retirees and retirees. His lower risk approach appeals to investors who want less volatility and competitive risk-adjusted returns.
Mary Ellen Adam
Director of Operations
has been in office administration for over twenty years. Her experience includes customer service, firm operations, and office administration. She interacts with our clients on a day-to-day basis and handles any requests that may arise.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you can’t find the answer to your questions here, feel free to give us a call at 847-847-2505
Do you manage both stock and bond portfolios?
Yes. We build a portfolio of conservative, high-quality stocks and hold them for the long-term. The average holding period is 4 – 5 years. Our focus is on stocks that are suitable for retirement portfolios.
Our high-quality bond portfolios are designed to provide both income and stability of principal. Bonds provide the anchor for balanced accounts (those holding both stocks and bonds).
What is your investment philosophy?
Will the portfolio be managed in accordance with my financial goals?
What kind of expertise do you have and how can that help me in difficult markets?
Are you sensitive to taxes when managing portfolios?
How have you performed?
How do you charge for your services?
Recent Commentaries
Stay up to date with all of our latest comments and analysis.
Why Investors Should Care About Rate Cuts
To date, about one-half of companies in the S&P 500 have reported Q2 earnings. Seventy-seven percent of companies have reported a positive EPS surprise, a very strong showing. The overall earnings decline is expected to be 2.6% for the quarter. For CY 2019,...
P/E Ratios and Bull Markets
The current economic expansion is celebrating its 10th birthday this month — the longest on record. What accounts for its longevity? In our view, the lack of an economic boom. No boom, no bust. The next recession may be the most widely anticipated of all time. ...
The Realities of the Trade War With China – and What to do With Trade Sensitive Stocks
Investors are happy with year-to-date returns (the S&P 500 is up 12%), but the market is actually trading at the same level it was 16 months ago. We’ve had big up and down moves, but in the end, we have been trendless. We think valuations have a lot to do with that...
Monthly Updates
The Market Fears Recession
Yesterday the Dow was down 800 points. The primary reason given was that the inversion of the 2 yr – 10 yr Treasury yield curve spooked investors. That is, short-term interest rates are now slightly higher than longer-term rates. This is a very unusual situation...
Fed Signals 2019 Interest Rate Cut
Going into yesterday’s Federal Reserve Board meeting, the futures market was pricing in an 85% chance that the Fed will cut rates by the end of July. This came without supportive or consistent commentary from Fed officials suggesting that rate cuts are imminent –...
