Hobbs Group Advisors Blog

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

HGA is Top 500 RIA by USA Today

I have news. We are thrilled to announce that Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC has been named on USA Today’s 2024 List of Best Financial Advisory Firms. 32,000 RIA Firms in America 500 Firms are Selected 5 Firms are from South Carolina 1 out of the 32,000 Firms is in the Greater Columbia Area (us!) Hobbs […]

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Investing with the markets at all-time highs: Mike Switzer & Garet

When the stock market is making all-time highs, the question on many investors’ minds is “Is now a good time to buy stocks?” Our next guest says that that is actually not the right question to ask. Mike Switzer interviews Garet Strange, a certified financial planner with Hobbs Group Advisors in Columbia, SC.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Cybersecurity Webinar: Peter Pigeon & Garet Strange

Peter Pigeon and Garet Strange of Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC breakdown Cybersecurity and detail preventative measures you can take to keep you and your family safe.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Alternative Investments – Going Mainstream

Recent years have witnessed the mainstreaming of alternative investments for certain accredited investors. In fact, alternative investments are expected to grow $8 trillion between 2022 and 2028.1,2 The impetus behind this projected growth is the belief that alternative investments offer the potential to enhance the risk/reward characteristics of a traditionally diversified portfolio.3 “Alternative investments” is […]

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Monday, September 18, 2023

9 Facts About Social Security

Social Security has been a fact of retirement life ever since it was established in 1935. We all think we know how it works, but how much do you really know? Here are nine things that might surprise you. 1. SSA.gov, 20232. Investopedia.com, September 18, 20233. SSA.gov, 20234. SSA.gov, 20235. SSA.gov, 20236. EBRI.org, 20237. SSA.gov, […]

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Earnings for All Seasons

While nature offers four seasons, Wall Street offers only one – four times a year. It’s called “earnings season,” and it can move the markets. So, what is earnings season and why is it important? Earnings season is the month of the year that follows each calendar quarter-end month (i.e., January, April, July, and October). […]

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

What It Takes to Become an Accredited Investor

For the average investor, the financial landscape can sometimes feel like a complex maze with limited access to certain investment opportunities. However, within this realm exists a distinct category known as accredited investors. If you’ve ever wondered what sets accredited investors apart, this article provides an overview. Most investors don’t qualify for accredited investor status […]

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Are You Ready for Your Portfolio to Make a Difference?

Interest in making an impact with one’s investments has grown in recent years, which means many investors may have an increased interest in environmentally or socially focused investments as well. In fact, impact investments account for $1.164 trillion of managed investments worldwide, with 37% held in North America. Curious to learn more about impact investing? […]

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Monday, January 23, 2023

The Pros and Cons of an NUA Strategy

Employer-issued stocks can be one attractive benefit an employer can offer. But while it has its benefits, it’s natural to wonder what happens if you leave that job. That’s where net unrealized appreciation (NUA) strategies can sometimes be helpful. An understanding of NUA strategies can help you determine what to do with those company stocks […]

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Understanding Equity Compensation

Employers do what they can to foster a sense of ownership in their employees. After all, if you stand to benefit from a company’s success, you’re more likely to do a great job for them, or so the logic goes. So, when you are hired for a job or promoted within your existing company, you […]

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