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What Is Your Appetite for Risk in Life and Investing?
Are you attracted to risk or repelled by it? How does your attitude impact your ability to achieve your financial goals? Find out more about risk tolerance and the integral role “risk” plays in creating a financial plan.
Read More9 Things Everyone Should Know about 529 Plans
What you don’t know about 529 plans might be costing you. Read this to learn about how 529 plans could help you increase savings and potentially reduce your taxes.
Read MoreReflecting on Growth at the Schwab Advantage Conference
Our Managing Partner Pete Marshall reflects on attending the Schwab Advantage Conference and the growth of the Marshall Financial Group.
Read MoreWhat to Think About for Tax Planning in 2023
As part of our services, we include tax planning that can help in making decisions that impact the management of investments and other aspects of your financial plan.
Read MoreFour Things Our Financial Advisors Learned at the Orion Conference
At the Orion Ascent Conference, three of our financial advisors dove deep into what it means to be a financial advisor in a world of changing technology and expanding dreams.
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2023 First Quarter Market Message
Have you heard the saying, “if you don’t like the weather wait a day and it will change”? The same could be said of the markets. The first quarter of 2023 included three unique months, in January the S&P 500 had a stellar start.
Read MoreBehavioral Finance and The Psychology of Money
Financial Advisor Brad Clough introduces the field of behavioral finance and its importance in guiding your investment decisions.
Read MoreHow Asset Allocation Works for Your Investments
At Marshall Financial Group, we work with you to develop a strategy for asset allocation, diversification, and reinvestment.
Read MoreEstate Planning Strategies to Avoid Probate
Here’s our conversation with Kathleen Rus, Esq. about avoiding probate and helping make sure your estate can be settled easily.
Read MoreHow and Why We Value Good Communication
At MFG, we take pride in being available to you. Here is a quick explanation of not only why communication is so important to us, but the many ways in which you can communicate with your advisory team.
Read MoreFinancial Planning Updates for 2023
Sheryl Parks offers some updates to consider when preparing financially for 2023.
Read MoreWhy We Provide Leadership and Mentorship for Young People
From coaching to teaching, our team finds value in working with young people to build soft skills like confidence and self-improvement and a concrete knowledge base for their financial lives that will help them with their futures.
Read More3 Ways We Work to Deliver An Excellent Client Experience
Our goal is always to give our clients an excellent customer service experience. Here’s how we do it.
Read More2022 End of Year Market Review
Here are some reflections on 2022 and thoughts for 2023 from Anthony Pugliese, our Director of Investment Management and Senior Financial Advisor.
Read More2022: Overcoming Challenges, Being Thankful, A Message from Pete Marshall
As we come to the end of another year, I feel that this year, more than ever, is giving us the opportunity to be grateful for what we have.
Read MoreHow Learning From the Industry Helps Us Serve Clients Better
In November, our advisor Brad Clough had the chance to attend the Schwab Impact Conference in Denver, Colorado. Here are some things that he learned at the conference, and how he hopes to use this knowledge to serve our clients better.
Read MoreThe Nonprofit Organizations Our Team is Passionate About
This Giving Tuesday, we wanted to highlight the nonprofit and community organizations that Marshall Financial Group is passionate about.
Read MoreHow to Manage Cash Flow During Retirement
Here are six things to consider when managing cash flow during retirement.
Read MoreHow Tax-Loss Harvesting Can Reduce Your Tax Bill
Tax-loss harvesting can allow you to lower your tax liability and may have other benefits for your portfolio.
Read MoreFinancial Planning in a Volatile Market
A well-designed financial plan incorporates the critical assumption of market volatility- and for good reason. Here are three key points to keep in mind for financial planning in a volatile market.
Read MoreThird Quarter Market Update
2022 is proving to be a historically challenging year for equity markets with the S&P 500 Index declining 23.87% and the NASDAQ Index retreating by 32% year to date as of September 30.
Read More529 Plan Alternatives That Boost College Savings
Although 529 plans can be a way to pay for college, there are other options, too.
Read MoreThe Power of Compounding Interest
Would you rather have a million dollars today or a penny that doubles every day for thirty days, what would you choose? Many would simply take the million dollars. If you understand compounding interest, your answer is different.
Read MoreRetirement Plan Options for Individual and Small Business Owners
Individual and small business owners have many retirement plan options. Here are how those plans differ.
Read MoreRising Cost of College Education and 529 Plans
Several investment accounts can help ease the expense of a college education. Here’s what you should know about a 529 College Saving Plan.
Read MoreMid-Year Market Reflection
Even with current market uncertainty and bad news, my advice remains consistent and similar to the first six months of 2022: think of the long term and know that we are here to help guide your investing.
Read MoreHow to Align Your Investments and Retirement Goals
Although everyone should be saving for retirement during their working years, retirement goals and how to invest for them can be unique.
Read More4 Ways Financial Planning and Estate Planning Work Together
Financial planning isn’t complete without estate planning. Learn more about how they work together.
Read MoreHow Technology Helps Us Assess Risk
Our risk analysis software helps us assess your risk tolerance in a new way.
Read MoreConsiderations for Social Security Claiming Strategies
There are many ways you can claim benefits, and your choices will determine how much you receive. Here are some basics on social security claiming strategies.
Read MoreIntroducing Our Powerful New Financial Portal and Mobile App – My Financial Genius
Our powerful new client financial portal and companion mobile app, My Financial Genius (MFG), help us to provide exceptional client services and communication.
Read MoreEconomic Indicators and Your Investments
Our advisors Sheryl Parks and Brad Clough make sense of the current economy and how it might impact your investments.
Read More3 Changes Coming to Social Security in 2022
Here are the changes for those who receive benefits and those still paying into Social Security.
Read More2021 End of Year Market Analysis
In 2021, we saw a positive move forward in the economy and the markets. Here is a breakdown of what happened this year, and what we can expect moving into 2022.
Read More2021: A Year of Growth, A Message from Pete Marshall
Marshall Financial Group President Pete Marshall reflects on growing, reconnecting, and being content in 2021.
Read More4 Tips for Holiday Spending and Budgeting
With fall coming to an end, the holiday season is fast approaching us. For many, this becomes the time of the year when spending money becomes second nature and budgeting becomes very tricky. According to the National Retail Federation...
Read MoreAnthony Pugliese Named Partner in Marshall Financial Group
We are excited to share that our Director of Investment Management and Senior Financial Advisor, Anthony Pugliese is now a partner in the Marshall Financial Group. Anthony joined the Marshall Financial Group as a Financial Advisor in...
Read More6 Tax-Claiming Strategies to Utilize in 2021
Each year tax planning ideally begins on January 1. However, there are tax-claiming strategies that remain available even in the final quarter of the year. Here are six areas to review that may provide potential tax savings in 2021....
Read MoreTop 5 Questions Clients Ask About Retirement
October is financial planning awareness and retirement planning awareness month. Although many people are saving for retirement, we hear many of the same questions when clients ask about their retirement needs. According to a 2019...
Read MoreThe Importance of Your Risk Tolerance
Our relationships with clients always begin with understanding your current financial situation and your financial goals. The information that we gather in our initial meetings form the financial plan that we develop with you. That...
Read MoreIn Memoriam - Niles Maynard Miller
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Niles Maynard Miller, a retired financial advisor and friend. Niles passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center due to complications from Covid-19....
Read MoreHow Marshall Financial Group Spent the Summer
If you are like our team at Marshall Financial Group, you were looking forward to the summer of 2021. We had a wonderful time connecting and reconnecting with friends, family, and co-workers, while learning new things and taking time...
Read MoreImportant Financial Considerations in Divorce
Every month, our Partner, Director of Financial Planning, and Senior Financial Advisor Sheryl Parks leads the Second Saturday Divorce Workshop. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, she offers an overview of divorce and the...
Read MoreHow a Leadership Group Made Me a Better Business Owner
As a business owner, I know that for my firm to develop, I have to develop as a leader. Usually, this means taking courses or attending seminars. Like a lot of people learning new things during the pandemic, I took a chance this year...
Read More5 Things to Know About Dollar Cost Averaging
All of our investment strategies at Marshall Financial Group revolve around creating a plan for clients that is aligned with their financial goals and risk tolerance. One way to reduce risk, create a long-term plan for investing, and...
Read MoreMid-Year Market Review
Although we might be in the lazy days of summer, this is not a normal year. People are traveling, booking vacations, getting married, and doing all the things they have put on hold for the last 18 months. Similarly, the economy isn't...
Read MoreSheryl Parks Named Partner in Marshall Financial Group
We are thrilled to announce that our Director of Financial Planning and Senior Financial Advisor, Sheryl Parks MSF, CFP®, CDFA® is now a partner in the Marshall Financial Group. Sheryl joined the Marshall Financial Group in...
Read MoreHow Smart Growth Helps Our Practice and Our Clients
Last December, our President Pete Marshall shared ways that our business had changed in 2020. Even since that time, we’ve grown. While our mission and values have remained constant throughout the years, our firm is structured...
Read MoreHow We Leverage Technology to Provide Investment Management and Client Service
Technology is now utilized in many areas of our personal lives and also provides many useful applications that have become integral to all businesses. At Marshall Financial Group, we are committed to the incorporation of the most...
Read MoreHelping Businesses Plan For the Future
I started Marshall Financial Group primarily as a Financial Advisor, someone who clients could trust with their investments. Over the last 15 years, I’ve grown into the role of President of a full team of advisors and support...
Read More5 Considerations for Social Security Benefit Income
For most Americans, Social Security retirement benefits are a significant retirement asset. However, there are a number of things to consider before you start claiming your Social Security income. These choices can make a material...
Read MoreThree 401(k) Changes and Possible Updates
Retirement plans are often thought of as “set it and forget it.” You add money to your 401(k), hopefully your employer can add a matching sum, and you wait for it to grow. However, you should regularly revisit and review...
Read MoreRetirement Saving 101
Save money for retirement: this is something we all hear and know we should do. Even if you have been contributing to a 401(k) or other retirement account, you might not be familiar with the basics of retirement saving, especially as...
Read MoreEmpowering Women is About More Than Financial Knowledge
Women earn, spend, budget, and plan household finances but sometimes long term financial planning requires information and knowledge outside of a woman’s current area of expertise. According to a survey from the Pew Research...
Read MoreWhy We Love What We Do
This Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share why we love what we do. Although we haven’t been a “normal” office for almost a year, as our President Pete Marshall reflected in his year-end blog post, absence has made...
Read More5 Important Tax Changes
As we all prepare for tax season after an unprecedented year, the federal and state government has enacted many changes that will impact tax filings. While some originate with the economic stimulus package known as the CARES Act, some...
Read More4 Investing Lessons from 2020
For those who watched the stock market in 2020, it was a year that included a very rocky ride but ended with an overall positive return. The team at Marshall Financial Group believes in working in an intentional manner using planning...
Read More3 Accounts That Can Help You Meet Your Financial Goals
Typically, the New Year means New Year’s resolutions. While common resolutions include losing weight or getting in shape, a survey by People magazine found that 62% of respondents have a very practical goal in mind for 2021:...
Read More2020 in Perspective: A Message from our President, Pete Marshall
When I reflect back on 2020, it’s felt like five years, rather than twelve months. So much has happened and we’ve collectively had so many ups and downs. Even though this year has been unusual (to say the least), we have...
Read MoreEnd of Year Market Analysis
2020 has been a year unlike any other, and the financial markets have reacted in accordance with global events. The COVID-19 pandemic upended much of life-as-normal in March, and the markets first saw a large decline in the beginning...
Read MoreHow Marshall Financial Group Gives Back
Our success as a firm is not just about happy clients or motivated and fulfilled employees. We also believe that when we grow as a company, we have an opportunity to help our community. We strive to give back in tangible and meaningful...
Read MoreCelebrating 15 Years of Helping Our Clients Achieve Financial Goals
On a sunny day this September, the Marshall Financial Group team gathered outside to share in a COVID-friendly celebration for our 15th year of business. Since 2005, we have developed close, personal relationships with our clients to...
Read MoreElection Year Market Perspective
With the 2020 Presidential Election one week away, reporters, analysts and pundits are doing their best to predict the outcome of the contest. The uncertainty of who will win and what lies ahead can leave some investors feeling anxious...
Read More3 Things We Learned on Our Team Retreat
As a team of eight, we work closely together at Marshall Financial Group. But, like most offices, we experienced a disruption in our day-to-day work with the COVID-19 pandemic. This spring and summer, we have been physically...
Read MoreWhy it Makes Sense to Consolidate Your Investments
Author: Anthony Pugliese, Senior Financial Advisor, Director of Trading and Portfolio Management How many different jobs have you had in your lifetime? The answer is different for everyone. According to a Bureau of Labor and Statistics...
Read MoreVIDEO: Market Volatility
A message from Marshall Financial Group At Marshall Financial Group we are working diligently to help our clients navigate through this extreme level of market volatility. We understand that many of you are concerned regarding your...
Read More10 Ways to Invest in Yourself
Investing in yourself is one of the smartest decisions you can make because your lifetime earning potential is one of your greatest assets. You will often hear Financial Advisers say to save, save, save and to invest, invest, invest,...
Read MorePlanning Beyond a Market High
What’s Next? The Equity Market has been strong, year to date. As you enjoy the summer months with vacations and time spent with friends and family, we continue to monitor and implement strategic portfolio decisions for optimal...
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