Craig Robson, founding principal and managing director at Regent Peak Wealth Advisors, notes that while this Friday’s September jobs report won’t specifically illuminate the wealth management industry, the financial advisory business continues to add professionals across various roles.

“Each firm’s respective growth and resource strategy will drive these new employment opportunities,” said Robson. “Within Regent Peak Wealth Advisors,...

The promise of AI is to help advisors improve efficiency and automate routine tasks, but what does that mean for advisors?

In this piece Craig delves in to his thoughts: AI taking his job any time soon. He believes that the value of the human element cannot be replaced. Clients consistently seek advisors who offer competencies, knowledge, experience, personality, relational connections, willingness to serve and strong ethics–qualities...

We’re getting a head-start on year-end planning. Whether it be discussing charitable giving strategies, Roth conversations, or working to maximize after-tax returns, it’s important that we’re proactively looking forward to the coming year.

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Nathan Hoyt, Chief Investment Officer at Regent Peak Wealth Advisors, does not look to seasonality as a core investment thesis because he is no market timer. “In essence, market timing is based on the hope that you are smarter than the market or that you are convinced the future will behave like the past. I prefer an investment strategy that I can stick to regardless of the calendar, rather than one that depends on the calendar,” said...

Newer banks, who are trying to build up a strong base of account holders, are willing to pay higher rates to entice them to move their accounts from other lower paying competitors,” says Manning. However, risk of default in these banks could be slightly higher, so with that in mind it is advisable to keep account balances at or below your FDIC protection limits.

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The market sell-off in early August was a stark reminder that pullbacks are not uncommon. Our Founding Principal and Managing Director, Craig Robson, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA® believes that instead of making rash moves, investors should use those moments to reevaluate the risks in their portfolio and take stock of their liquidity needs to better prepare for future volatility.

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This week we have seen a notable rebound in U.S. stocks, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq posting their best gains since November. While this uptick is promising, our Chief Investment Officer, Nathan Hoyt, CFP®, emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant.

At Regent Peak Wealth Advisors, we continue to navigate these dynamics with a balanced approach, focusing on long-term strategies amid short-term fluctuations. We remain...

Many advisors work with clients who own businesses, but not all are equipped to truly serve this niche. At Regent Peak Wealth Advisors, we understand that guiding business owners through their financial journey requires a deep understanding of their unique challenges.

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August 5, 2024 proved to be a hectic day for financial advisors and clients due to the market sell-off.

However, our founding principal and managing director, Craig-Robson, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®, shared his most effective strategy for calming anxious clients: reminding them that we designed their financial plans and corresponding allocations to account for periods of downside volatility. Craig noted that “while this isn’t enjoyable, it is...

In previously coaching my son's ice hockey teams, after drawing up a new play and visually explaining it to the players, I would ask if they had any questions before we installed it into our practice plan. Once any remaining questions were answered, and before they set out to go practice it live, I would finish by asking the kids, "What could possibly go wrong?" This latter question was by design, partially to provide some levity yet also to...

Here we are, at the mid point of 2024! At this juncture, your Regent Peak team reflects on significant internal processes and expansions of our partnerships to enhance our business, allowing us to maintain our steadfast client-centric approach. We continue to hear from you on what's important, and while that can differ across the clients we serve, one thing remains at its core: our ability to engage with you in personalized ways across the...

When it comes to depositing a windfall of cash, it’s often more complicated than simply going to the bank..

Our Chief Financial Officer and wealth advisor, Kevin Manning, CFP®, says that policies regarding how to handle large sums...

A Blackstone study found that 90% of surveyed advisors had helped their clients into private markets, with 70% of the respondents saying their clients had allocations of 5% or more.

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In Mallika Mitra's Bankrate article, our associate wealth advisor,...

In an InvestmentNews article, our Founding Principal and Managing Director, ...

With 70% of families losing their wealth by the next generation and 90% by the third, it is crucial for advisors to work with clients on preserving financial stability. In a piece for Kiplinger, our Chief Investment Officer...

Founding Principal and Managing Director, Craig Robson, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA® sat down with...

With summer just around the corner, many of us are gearing up to take time off to relax, travel, and spend quality moments with family and friends. In an InvestmentNews article, our Founding Principal and Managing Director,...

Earlier this year our older son was accepted into a 7-month internship with a scuba diving company in Key Largo, FL. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have obtained multiple diving accreditations/licenses which will subsequently provide them an opportunity to teach anywhere in the world - I asked if they were accepting applications from 54-year-olds! In addition, graduates will have secured navigational licenses so they may also...

At Regent Peak, we follow a rules and process-based approach, and our investment portfolios are tailored to each client's unique financial situation and long-term objectives. And while we appreciate Warren Buffett and other investing luminaries, we're not relying on their insights to inform our investing decisions.

In a recent...

Tomorrow, Regent Peak Wealth Advisors celebrates our five year anniversary. To honor this, we are excited to highlight key milestones that we have achieved since 2019, as well as the strategic expansion of our investment platform to better meet our clients' unique wealth objectives.

Our founding principal and managing...