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Baron Financial Group Advisors recognized as “Five Star Wealth Managers” for Ten Consecutive Years

The Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Five Star Professional, recognizes professionals in the financial services industry who are committed to excellence. Baron Financial Group is proud to announce that Advisors Anthony Benante and Victor Cannillo are recognized as 2021 Five Star Wealth Managers in New Jersey. Anthony and Victor are proud to be multi-year award recipients for the past ten years in New Jersey (2012-2021).

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A Persistent Forecast for 2021

Wall Street forecasts lack persistence. Their shelf life may only be a few weeks or months at best. 2020 was a great example; once COVID hit, existing forecasts became worthless. And this happens just about every year – excuses abound as to why the “experts” got it wrong…again. Forecasts are alluring because they provide an illusion of certainty. And our brain wants certainty. The problem is that we are looking for certainty in the wrong place. Our forecast is persistent because...

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BFG In the News: Victor answers readers’ questions about College-Savings Accounts and Financial Aid

Victor Cannillo is quoted on this topic in an article on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, originally published on July 30, 2020. A 90-second read by Victor Cannillo: If you are a grandparent who has set up a college-savings plan for your grandchild, you may be concerned as to how it could affect their financial aid eligibility. Here are some things to consider.

College Planning Baron Team Insights
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Cybersecurity Video: How We Protect Your Data

Baron Financial Group is committed to the protection and security of your personal information. As part of our Responsible Guidance platform, we have created a multi-part video series to educate you on Cybersecurity. Part 2 of our series discusses how we protect your data through our cybersecurity program, which includes:

Baron Team Videos
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What are some differences between Exchange-Traded Funds and Index Mutual Funds?

There are many factors to consider when comparing an exchange-traded fund (ETF) and an index mutual fund. An ETF is a marketable security that tracks an index, like an index fund. A Mutual Fund is an investment company that pools money from shareholders and invests in a variety of securities, including stocks, bonds and money market funds. A main difference between an ETF and an index mutual fund is an ETF trades continuously while the market is open, while the index mutual fund trades one time a day at market close.

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