Cornerstone Wealth October 2017

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR Highlights From Wealth From Wisdom Radio

Setting the Record Straight on 7 Toxic Investing Myths

getting the picture — you’re just getting a piece of the overall puzzle.

Ron draws a comparison to online retail giant Amazon. This is a company that tells you exactly what they’re going to charge you and what you can expect as a result of your payment, from the product to shipping to shipping times. Amazon turns something that was once complex into something simple. They leverage the best technology to deliver the greatest client experience for the lowest cost. Plus, they continue to evolve. Can you say the same of your advisor? Do they make your life easier and work to build trust? If they don’t, that’s a major red flag. But, it’s far from the only red flag. For more, be sure to check out the podcast at wealthfromwisdomradio.com.

In this month’s Highlights From Wealth From Wisdom Radio, Ron Carson and co-host Paul West take on investing myths and getting more out of your financial advisor. In this podcast, dated June 10, 2017, find out what you can do to have a happy and healthy professional relationship with the person advising you on your money. Here are few highlights. Essentially, people fall into one of two camps. Either you don’t have a financial advisor because you don’t know who to turn to or who to trust, or you do have a financial advisor, but you’re not 100 percent convinced they’re creating any value for you. You’re concerned you’re not

Hiring a financial advisor is one of the most important decisions you’re ever going to make. If you have an advisor and they aren’t creating value, it could cost you in more ways than you realize. Conversely, if you are working with a qualified, competent professional who’s truly in your corner, you know. They bring value in so many tangible ways. You can see the return in terms of both financial and relationship value. But how do you know you really have the right advisor? There are warning signs to look out for, like fee transparency. This is huge. Does your advisor break down all the fees and what they can do for you?

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SAUSAGE AND BARLEY SOUP

It’s a great time of year to warm up with a cup of soup, and this comforting, guilt-free dish comes together in a flash.

INGREDIENTS •

1 (14½-ounce) can Italian- style stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped ¼ cup uncooked quick- cooking barley 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach

Cooking spray

6 ounces turkey breakfast sausage 2½ cups frozen bell pepper stir-fry

2 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat. 2. While sausage cooks, place stir-fry and 2 cups water in a blender; process until smooth. 3. Add stir-fry puree, tomatoes, and barley to sausage in pan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts.

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Recipe courtesy of CookingLight.com.

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