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THOUGHTS ON MONEY [T.O.M.] is a place to find simple truths on money. Everything from budgeting to investing to decision making. A great place to come for answers to your own personal financial questions or to spark thought on how to improve your financial life. Enjoy an easy to read, application focused commentary.

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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

As we approach the New Year many of us will begin to think about the resolutions that we want to make for 2020.  We know ...
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The Language of Finance

Have you ever heard the adage, “knowledge is power?” It’s true; especially when it comes to your financial matters. The investor who engages his or ...
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‘Tis The Season To Be Tax Planning

I absolutely cannot believe that we are already preparing for Thanksgiving.  It feels like 2019 flew by, right?  Well, I know from experience, that these ...
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An Irrelevant Metric

Is it safe to invest when markets are at all-time highs?  This is both a common question and a valid one.  We derive many of ...
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Where’s the Nearest … err Biggest Exit?

There has been a lot of chatter and rumbling about private investments over the last few years.  Many famed investment managers have touted the performance ...
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What Direction Does Your Cash Flow?

Here is a very common question I get as an advisor, “Should I pay off my mortgage?” This is a difficult question to answer for ...
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Investing In Risk

Today we are going to discuss what I would label as the most misunderstood word in finance – RISK. Historically the finance industry has conditioned ...
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How To Enjoy The Fruits of Your Labor

For a retiree, there is plenty of media out there to help instill this fear that you may outlive your savings.  Talks about rising healthcare ...
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About the Authors

Trevor Cummings

Private Wealth Advisor, Partner

Trevor is a Partner and Director of our Private Wealth Advisor Group.

As the author of TOM [Thoughts On Money], Trevor endeavors to write and speak about financial concepts and principles in a kind of “straight” talk demeanor and posture.

He received his Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Biola University and his MBA from California State University, Fullerton.

James Andrews - CFP®

Private Wealth Advisor

James is a Private Wealth Advisor based out of TBG headquarters in Newport Beach, CA.

As an author of TOM [Thoughts On Money], James seeks to share core principles in decision-making that bring clarity to managing life and wealth.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurial Finance from Cal Poly Pomona and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.

Blaine Carver, CFP®, CKA®

Private Wealth Advisor

Desiring to be a financial advisor since high school, Blaine has continued this passion by stewarding client capital for over a decade. A patient educator, he enjoys aligning clients’ financial resources with their values, particularly through creative charitable gifting strategies.

Blaine holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Seattle Pacific University, where he also led the soccer team as captain.

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