Uncovering Opportunistic Value
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Today securities markets appear more complex than ever before. A flood-tide of new investment products has surfaced over the years, adding to the complexity. With rapid social, economic and political changes taking place both here and abroad, the art of investing has become increasingly difficult.
In 1986, we set ourselves up as an intentionally small group of professional investment managers, with the purpose of executing a sound investment strategy, tailored to the specific needs of each client.
Mount Vernon Associates provides asset management services for pension funds, profit sharing plans, endowments, foundations, trusts and private investors.
Newsletters
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Time for a Spring Cleanup: Organizing Your Financial Records
Spring is a good time to clean out and organize financial records. This article offers guidelines on how long different types of records need to be retained.
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Avoiding Probate
Probate can result in added expenses and delays when settling an estate. Read about four ways to avoid the probate process.
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Trusts — Not Just for Estate Taxes
In the past, trusts were often used to avoid estate taxes, but that purpose has become less important for most people with current high exemption amounts. However, a properly constructed trust can serve many other purposes for families of more modest means.
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Sectors: Overweight, Underweight, or Just Right?
Did you know varying performance can change the balance of sectors in a portfolio? Learn how sector funds can be used to shift sector weighting.
Calculators
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Retirement Portfolio Lifespan
How Long Will Your Funds Last?
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.