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LRIA Portal Training-Documents Tab
This quick two minute video will guide you through the Documents Tab which is a quick and convenient way to view statements, reports,and documents we have uploaded for your review. Still haven’t signed up for your new online Portal? It’s easy! Give our office a call and then watch our quick “Getting Set Up” video. We’re happy to answer…
First Annual Leonard Rickey Founders Scholarship
Ben Rickey was honored to present our first annual Leonard Rickey Founders Scholarship through the West Valley Dollars for Scholars at West Valley High School in May. Leonard was one of the founding members of the West Valley Dollars for Scholars in 1994. This years recipient is Jack Warren. At the event, WVDFS awarded just under $60,000…
NAPFA Conference
Last year, I joined the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). It is the country’s leading professional association of fee only financial advisors. It requires substantial continuing education as well as adherence to a Code of Ethics and a yearly attestation to a Fiduciary Oath. It has been a tremendous resource for our entire Firm. …
Rotary Friendship Award
Dirk Bernd received the Rotary Friendship & Fellowship Award for SW Rotary. The Rotarian Moto is Service Above Self. Dirk received this award in recognition for his many hours of volunteer work, including organizing a yearly blanket drive in the Yakima Valley. Dirk was nominated by his fellow club Rotarians and was presented his award…
Susan Completes Masters Program
Susan Van Tress recently completed the requirements to receive her Masters of Science Degree in Management and Leadership. The program was over 30 credits and included courses in Management Communication, Ethical Leadership, Data-Driven Decision Making and more. Susan completed the program in under 2 years while juggling home life and the excellent work she does for our…
1st Quarter 2017 Commentary
Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors Market Summary The rally from the fourth quarter of last year continued into the start of the first quarter as investors continued to bet on the Trump administration’s policies to cut taxes, reduce regulation and increase infrastructure spending. U.S. stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, were up over 6%…
Ben at LINC Conference
Pictured above, Ben Rickey with former Prime Minister, David Cameron Ben Rickey recently returned from the LINC TD Ameritrade conference held in San Diego, California. This conference provides advisers with opportunities to learn about the latest industry trends and business solutions. Keynote headliners included former Prime Minister David Cameron and cybersecurity expert Keren Elazari. In addition, Ben…
LRIA 2nd Quarter Market Commentary
U.S. stocks were positive and hit new all-time highs for the fourth consecutive quarter Non-U.S. stocks were also positive and outperformed U.S. stocks Stock volatility remained near record lows. The S&P 500 hasn’t had a 5% correction in over a year The U.S. economy had positive but slow growth. It is currently the third longest…