November 6, 2018
Welcome back to our five-part series on negotiating. If you missed the first tip, “Remove the emotion,” check it out here. They say patience is a virtue, and I tend to agree – especially when it comes to negotiating. It’s easy to believe that the best negotiators are the most aggressive ones. But sometimes, it… Read more »
November 5, 2018
Negotiating can be a daunting process in almost any circumstance. Whether you’re in negotiations over something fairly straightforward – say, buying a car – or hammering out the terms of a major deal, such as selling your family business, it’s a process few of us are comfortable with handling. And that’s a shame, because there’s… Read more »
November 1, 2018
JNBA’s Kim Brown and Richard S. Brown share what it means to be game changers in the Autumn issue of Artful Living. Thanks to Artful Living magazine for featuring JNBA’s husband-and-wife leaders Kim Brown and Richard Brown (not to mention their dog, Chance) in its latest issue. The magazine highlights the “fierce independence” behind JNBA’s 40-year… Read more »
October 23, 2018
Financial advisors deliver financial advice – it’s a simple concept at the core of our industry. But what factors and motivations are driving that advice? Typically, the answer varies from financial advisor to financial advisor. I’ve been thinking about that question quite a bit lately, and for JNBA, the answer is clear: advocacy. Our financial… Read more »
October 23, 2018
October can be a scary month for all types of reasons: Halloween, dark evenings, ominous clouds, your favorite football team’s hopes crushed, political changes on the horizon, and as has happened many times in the past, market volatility that escalates. On several occasions the JNBA Investment Committee had written and discussed the idea that the… Read more »
October 15, 2018
2019 Medicare Enrollment — October 15th thru December 7th. Whether you’re a healthy older adult or have chronic health concerns, Medicare and its supplemental insurance plan – Medigap – can help ensure your medical expenses are limited and predictable, contributing to your overall financial health as you age. Anyone who is a U.S. citizen or… Read more »
October 5, 2018
Have you negotiated lately? Negotiating is an underlying fact of life when it comes to your finances, whether it’s negotiating a business deal or aiming to get the best price on goods or services in your personal life. Honing your negotiating skills can be a critical component to your financial well-being. In fact, negotiating is… Read more »
October 2, 2018
This year, local and national publications alike have recognized JNBA Financial Advisors and our team for leadership in an industry. We’re excited to share that last week we received additional recognition from Barron’s: JNBA CEO Richard S. Brown has been named to Barron’s list of the Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors of 2018. Richard is… Read more »
September 27, 2018
A recent article published by Fox Business reminds us of some basic, yet often overlooked financial planning considerations. From credit scores to savings rates, credit card offers and career advice, it’s a quick list of peruse and consider as 2018 draws to a close. For even more information on some of these important topics, click… Read more »
September 20, 2018
We’re honored to share that Richard Brown, CEO of JNBA Financial Advisors, has been named to the Forbes 2018 Top Wealth Advisors List for the first time. This prestigious list includes 250 of the nation’s leading advisors, with Richard included in the top 100. When Forbes compiles its list of Top Wealth Advisors in the… Read more »