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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New IRS Rules for Retirement Savings 2015
The IRS increased the contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan to $18,000. The IRS also changed the catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50 and over in the same plans: $6,000. New IRS rules do not include an increase for IRAs – the limit on those annual contributions remains at $5,500…
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Maura Griffin receives the Women’s Choice Award for Financial Advisors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPhone Number: (954) 922-0846 [New York, N.Y. Oct 25, 2013] – As the leading advocate for female consumers, WomenCertified®, Inc. is pleased to announce that Maura Griffin, CEO and founder of Blue Spark Capital Advisors, has received the Women’s Choice Award for Financial Advisors based on rigorous research, with 17 objective criteria including a client survey to obtain…
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