Tag: Certified Financial Planner

The Risks of a Concentrated Portfolio With Randy Porzel (Ep.55)

The Risks of a Concentrated Portfolio With Randy Porzel (Ep.55)

How do you manage concentrated stock portfolios? With the tech industry thriving, many investors are discovering that their portfolios are heavily reliant on a few major tech stocks, making it a challenging landscape to navigate.

Nicole Romito converses with her colleague Randy Porzel, CFP®, and RICP® from Private Vista. Together, they explore the intricacies of concentrated stock positions and their potential effects on your financial future. They discuss effective methods for assessing your stocks, examine strategies to mitigate overexposure, and share insights on how to maintain a robust financial plan.

Gain insight as this episode highlights: 

  • The risks of concentrated stock positions and their impact on your financial plan
  • Effective strategies for diversifying a portfolio and reducing risk
  • The unique benefits of strategic gifting and charitable donations using stock 
  • Tax considerations and how to leverage capital losses
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Randy Porzel’s financial services career began in 2006 as an intern and has worked his way up through every job at Private Vista. Randy has spent hours in meetings with clients, asking questions, and observing. He learned to recognize expectations, a client’s need for clarity, and how without it, there might exist an anxious future. It’s why Randy enjoys taking his clients through Private Vista’s planning process, using Private Vista’s tools that answer their questions and clear any uncertainty so that his clients can look forward to their idea of an enriched life.

Becoming a Financial Advisor with Mahogany Person (Ep. 26)

Becoming a Financial Advisor with Mahogany Person (Ep. 26)

Sometimes, the path to a fulfilling career is far from straightforward.

In today’s episode, Nicole Romito from Private Vista dives into the career journey of Mahogany Person, an emerging talent in the field of financial advising. Mahogany began her professional life as a math teacher but transitioned into financial planning after personal experiences opened her eyes to the generational gaps in financial education.

Throughout the episode, Nicole and Mahogany discuss:

  • How the ‘aha moments’ keep Mahogany passionate about education
  • Key strategies Mahogany employs to help both students and clients achieve their own ‘aha moments’
  • The art of productive struggle in career and life transitions
  • Navigating career changes and the power of asking the right questions
  • The rewards and challenges of career transitions, and why persistence and continual learning are vital
  • And more!

 

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About our Guest: 

Mahogany Person bridges the worlds of education and finance. Originally a math teacher in her hometown of Dayton, Ohio, she transitioned to financial advising after pursuing an MBA in Finance. Now close to becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Mahogany has combined her love for teaching with her passion for personal finance. Her unique background allows her to simplify complex financial matters for her clients, proving that career detours can lead to unexpected, but fulfilling, destinations.