Important Disclosures
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Investing involves risks, including possible loss of capital. No investment strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk.
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Asset Class Disclosures –
International investing involves special risks such as currency fluctuations and political instability and may not be suitable for all investors. These risks are often heightened for investments in emerging markets.
Bonds are subject to market and interest rate risk if sold before maturity.
Municipal bonds are subject to market and interest rate risk and potentially capital gains taxes if sold prior to maturity. Interest income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. Municipal bonds are federally tax-exempt, but other state and local taxes may apply.
Dividends on preferred stock are paid at the discretion of the issuing company. Preferred shares are subject to interest rate and credit risk. They can be the subject of a call function.
Alternative investments may not be suitable for all investors and involve special risks such as investment leverage, potentially adverse market forces, regulatory changes and potentially illiquidity. Strategies employed in managing alternative investments can accelerate the speed of potential losses.
Mortgage-backed securities are subject to credit, default, prepayment, extension, market and interest rate risks.
High yield/junk bonds (grade BB or lower) are lower quality securities and are subject to higher interest rate, credit and liquidity risks than those rated BBB or higher. They should generally be part of a diversified portfolio aimed at sophisticated investors.
Investing in precious metals involves greater fluctuations and potential for losses.
Rapid fluctuations in commodity prices will cause significant volatility in the investor’s holdings.
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