The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. Be aware of Home Bias risks. It is a video with audio, so if you prefer to just listen, click play and enjoy! Presented by Anthony Benante, CFA. Watch our November 2024 Market Update video here:
In this season of gratitude, we pause to say Thank You to our clients, family, and friends. We are grateful for your trust and confidence in us. Thank you for the privilege of getting to know and work with you. In this season of giving, we donate to our local food pantries to help those less fortunate in our community.
In honor of Veterans Day, and the heroes who serve our country, Baron Financial Group is proud to donate to the "Building Homes for Heroes®" project: Building Homes for Heroes® is determined and devoted to bringing renewed hope to our nation’s injured veterans. The organization builds or modifies homes, and gifts them, mortgage-free, to injured veterans and their families, while providing support services to enable them to build better and brighter lives and reach new heights.
Victoria Cannillo, an Associate Financial Planner/Analyst at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “Will my son’s summer income count for financial aid?”, originally published in June 2024.
Our September 12th blog post focused on some basic information about Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). This post provides guidelines for taking withdrawals from Traditional IRAs that have been inherited. Reference this flow chart for guidance with your RMDs from an Inherited IRA. If you inherit an IRA, you must determine:
Due to the recent CrowdStrike outage, there has been a reported surge in phishing emails. Be extra cautious with emails. Before clicking on any links or downloading attachments, double-check the sender’s email address and domain, and look for signs of spoofing or unusual email addresses. As part of our Responsible Guidance platform, we created a multi-part video series to educate you on Cybersecurity, which includes information about phishing. You can view our videos in the cybersecurity series here :
Continuing our tradition of support for Spectrum for Living, Baron Financial Group proudly sponsored their Annual Walkathon – 5K, Walk & Doggie Dash. The event was held Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield, NJ. Baron team members Victor, Victoria and Gregory Cannillo were in attendance. The Cannillo family is actively involved with all Spectrum for Living fundraising events.
James Jacob Suazo, Baron Financial Group Advisor, recently joined the board of directors for The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC). As an SFIC scholarship recipient, James is enthusiastic about the impact it had in his life and its importance going forward.
Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy”. Presented by James Suazo, ChFC®. Today’s question is on Estate Planning. Do I need an Estate Plan? What are the three basic estate planning documents? View or listen to our video to learn more
Victoria Cannillo, an Associate Financial Planner/Analyst at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “Can I get Social Security from a domestic partnership?”, originally published in March 2024.
Gregory Cannillo, MBA, FPQP®, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “Should I lower 401(k) contributions to do a Roth IRA?”, originally published in February 2024. Your ability to contribute to a Roth IRA is dependent upon multiple concerns:
Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy”. Do you understand the difference between speculating and investing and how it could affect your portfolio? We offer disciplined perspectives on Your Personal Economy - the aspects of your financial life that are unique to you. WATCH OR LISTEN TO OUR SHORT VIDEO HERE TO LEARN MORE: