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“In many ways, the stock market is like the weather in that if you don’t like the current conditions, all you have to do is wait a while.” Louis A Simpson, CEO and President of US Government Employees Insurance Company and close friend, confidante and adviser to Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway. Ukraine-Russia Conflict […]
Tags: Russia, stock markets, Ukraine
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Investment management
At Clarion, the manner in which we conduct our business matters. It goes without saying that, as financial planners, earning clients’ trust is paramount. Time and again, our clients tell us they are struck by our uniquely high standards and personalised approach to client care. Retired businessman Ray Briggs and his wife have been Clarion […]
Tags: client relationships, clients
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Financial Planning
Chartered Financial Planner Ella Davies explains how our cashflow modelling can help clients with complex finances visualise their financial future with confidence to fulfil their lifetime goals. As a business owner, it is common to have complicated finances, particularly if your business has been running for some years and your personal finances are intertwined. We find […]
Tags: business, cashflow modelling, Enough Now, financial planning
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Business,
Financial Planning
This article provides a brief overview of the topics discussed in the recent investment committee meeting (10th March 2022) and the decisions made following those discussions. Economic commentary and market outlook The following notes summarise the main points discussed by the Investment Committee. Since the full-scale military attack on Ukraine, launched by Russia on Thursday 24th […]
Tags: Adventurer Portfolio, Defender Portfolio, Discretionary Investment Management, Explorer Portfolio, funds, investment, Meridian Portfolio, MGTS Clarion Explorer, MGTS Clarion Meridian, MGTS Clarion Prudence, MTGS Clarion Navigator, Navigator Portfolio, Pioneer Portfolio, Prudence Portfolio, Voyager Portfolio
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Investment management
Stephen Frazer is the founder partner of corporate financial consultants Frazer Hall. He has worked in mergers and acquisitions for 20 years, personally completing more than 100 buy or sell transactions. In this guest blog, he shares his expert analysis of the emotional rollercoaster that is selling a business, how different personalities respond to the pressure […]
Tags: exit business, selling your business
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Thought pieces
“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” Omar Khayyam (1048-1131). Persian astronomer, historian, philosopher and poet. The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is first and foremost a humanitarian tragedy and we hope for a peaceful solution although the prospects are finely balanced. It is difficult to imagine what a ‘fair’ peace […]
Tags: inflation, Russia, stock markets, Ukraine
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Investment management
The process of becoming a Clarion client can take some months. Rushing into things is not the Clarion Way. We take a considered approach using our experience and diligence to provide the quality of service our clients expect and deserve. We afford ourselves the time to develop a robust relationship with our clients, and the […]
Tags: Client journey, Implementation, Onboarding, The Clarion Journey
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Financial Planning
Every Clarion client follows the same precision-engineered journey when they join us. The clients are included every step of the way in our comprehensive onboarding process. It is important to us that they are fully cognisant of what is happening and why, and are excited about the planned outcome. After the Discovery Phase but prior to […]
Tags: Client journey, client relationships, financial planning, Strategy, The Clarion Journey, The Clarion Way
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Financial Planning
This article provides a brief overview of the topics discussed in the recent investment committee meeting and the decisions made following those discussions. Please note our meeting took place prior to the events in Ukraine last week and the commentary reflects that. Economic commentary and market outlook The following notes summarise the main points discussed […]
Tags: Adventurer Portfolio, Defender Portfolio, Discretionary Investment Management, Explorer Portfolio, funds, investment, Meridian Portfolio, MGTS Clarion Explorer, MGTS Clarion Meridian, MGTS Clarion Prudence, MTGS Clarion Navigator, Navigator Portfolio, Pioneer Portfolio, Prudence Portfolio, Voyager Portfolio
Category:
Investment management