Among your most important financial friends is diversification. After all, what other single action can you take to simultaneously dampen your exposure to a number of investment risks while potentially improving your overall expected returns? While “diversification” may seem like a buzzword, the benefits of diversification are well-documented and explained by some 60 years of academic inquiry. Its powers are…
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U.S. News and World Report: Maura Griffin on “Retirement Milestones
U.S. News and World Report: [read] Preparing for retirement is massive undertaking, so knowing how to measure your progress is very important. Maura Griffin was recently interviewed by U.S. News about what experiences you can expect as you transition into retirement.
CBS Evening News: Maura Griffin on the gender wage gap
After Academy Award winner Patricia Arquette highlighted the gender wage gap in her acceptance speech in this year’s Oscars, the CBS Evening News interviewed Maura Griffin about her experiences.
Forbes features Maura Griffin as Top Financial Leader in New York
Forbes features Maura Griffin, describing her “softer, gentler” style of wealth management, as she helps clients identify emotions that can often cloud good financial decision-making. “I try to peel away the layers, to show that money is a neutral tool to help them live the life they want,” she says in the article. Forbes writes: “Griffin’s investment philosophy is simple, yet effective. She…
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Winter 2015 Wine & Finance: Entrepreneurship
Our theme for this quarter’s Wine & Finance event is Entrepreneurship: A Case Study. We featured Sarah Gross, founder and president of Rescue Chocolate. 100% of Rescue Chocolate’s net profits are donated to animal rescue organizations. The chocolates are kosher, vegan, and organic. And delicious! Sarah spoke about her experience starting the business, the challenges and the joys. She talked about how she…
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