In this issue we offer a few insights about the impact of rising interest rates on bonds and how you can help an adult child become a homeowner.

Hear CAPTRUST’s Debra Gates talk about how to get started with a systematic approach for building retirement savings and optimizing your employer benefits. This video outlines the steps employees can take to make the appropriate adjustments to their finances, secure their retirement plans, and establish financial independence.

In this issue, we look at rollback of the Department of Labor’s conflict of interest rule—otherwise known as the Fiduciary Rule— and address the important issue of optimizing retirement savings.

CAPTRUST Financial Advisor Mike Gray says that figuring out your income needs in retirement is really all about your expenses—understanding how much you spend each year and what you’re spending it on.

The saying “hope springs eternal” may capture the sentiments of most couples on the cusp of remarriage. But hope alone doesn’t assure smooth sailing the second time around.

Once the kids have flown the nest, or a family business has matured and changed hands, you might decide that a life insurance policy purchased years ago is no longer needed. As life circumstances change, the coverage may not seem worth the premiums.

“After mom died, Dad quickly started dating someone new. He seemed so happy but I couldn’t help but wonder if his new girlfriend was interested in him—or his money?”

No matter where you are in your life, CAPTRUST is here to help you build a diversified investment portfolio with long-term perspective and a focus on your individual risk tolerance. Whether conservative, moderate, or aggressive, our advisors will provide personalized investment advice focused on your financial goals and your appropriate amount of risk.