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For You
Our goal is to help you preserve and grow capital while minimizing volatility. By integrating alternative investments and various non-correlated investment strategies, we strive to create a more stable investment experience.
Wealth Management
Our approach is to create a holistic financial plan for you. The foundation of this planning process is rooted in our independence. This allows us to align our interests with your priorities.
Exceptional Service
Our team-based planning process and service approach allows us to deliver the personal touch and experience that clients love. You will have a team that proactively reaches out to you on a regular basis. This ensures that we are constantly keeping up with the evolution of your life and your wealth management needs.
The Process
With an “education first” approach, Research Financial Strategies ensures that our clients understand how their money is being invested. We guide the development of financial plans that help you achieve your goals for personal wealth and retirement security.
Today Is A Great Day To Start Your Financial Plan In Bethesda Maryland
We are dedicated to helping you protect and manage your assets, prepare for retirement and life’s events, and develop a legacy that benefits your loved ones and future generations. As your financial partner, we listen and respond to your needs using clear, simple language. We offer personal service, seek to develop innovative strategies, and pledge to lead you with great care along the path to pursuing your goals.
Your investment needs, aspirations and financial goals are just that – yours. And your financial plan should reflect that. We can provide you with just the right combination of financial service, support and guidance that make the most sense for you.
Why settle for an off the shelf investment program? We’re here to provide you with personalized financial planning based on your goals, your time frame and your tolerance for risk. We’ll also be there to help you each step of the way in your pursuit of your personal financial goals.
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Weekly Market Insights: Market Rallies But Ends Week Flat
Stocks were essentially unchanged last week as geopolitical tensions added some volatility to an otherwise quiet trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (+0.09 percent), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index ticked up 0.22 percent. The Nasdaq...
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Stocks moved higher last week, continuing to build on the momentum generated after the Federal Reserve decided to cut short-term rates by 0.50 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 0.59 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.95 percent. The Dow Jones...
Hot Dog Inflation at the Ballpark
When you hear “hot dog” and “inflation” in the same sentence, you might think of those supermarket franks that plump up when cooked. In this case, we’re talking about the original dogs of the ballpark, a cultural touchstone of America’s pastime. The average price of a...
Weekly Market Insights: Fed Cuts Interest Rate by Half-Point
Stocks moved higher last week after the Federal Reserve’s half-point rate cut, bolstered by multiple data points supporting a cooling but still strong economy and decelerating inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 1.36 percent, while the Nasdaq...
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Rockville, Maryland 20850
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