Gary Ambrose

Splitting up the portfolio is more than an accounting measure. I've handled cases where the portfolios were really diverse. If read more

Splitting up the portfolio is more than an accounting measure. I've handled cases where the portfolios were really diverse. If I hadn't stepped in, the wife would have been stuck with capital gains that she had no clue about.

I would prefer a total stock market fund if it's going to be their only investment, but if it's the read more

I would prefer a total stock market fund if it's going to be their only investment, but if it's the first of many funds I'd go with the S&P 500 Index Fund.

They can't give endorsements, but they can at least lead you to three or four people in your geographic area read more

They can't give endorsements, but they can at least lead you to three or four people in your geographic area that you can meet with.

Technology funds and small-cap funds are where the volatility is going to be.

Technology funds and small-cap funds are where the volatility is going to be.

You don't want to pick a family that just created a fund they don't have a history in.

You don't want to pick a family that just created a fund they don't have a history in.