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Philosophy of the Arbor Investment Planner

July 22nd, 2010 · 2 Comments · Diversification, Investment Planning, Portfolio Management, Risk Management

The Arbor Investment Planner wealth building philosophy is diversification, an active asset allocation and risk management strategy, and investing in stocks and ETFs which have strategic advantages and valuations that offer long term value.
 
Our goal is to own the best mix of investments by balancing the good characteristics (growth, dividend yield, cash flow, etc.) versus [...]

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Ken Faulkenberry – Portfolio Manager – President, Arbor Investment Planner

July 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Portfolio Management

I have spent many years developing and honing the AAAMP to be useful to investors who want to self direct their investments. I first started helping family and friends; then due to their success, they encouraged me to develop this service to help others!
 
I have an intense belief in our free market system and the [...]

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Ten Major Personal Beliefs of Ken Faulkenberry

July 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments · General Advice

Here are my 10 major personal beliefs:
 
I believe I was created by God; a totally unique body, mind, and soul.
 
I believe I am a sinner, and therefore fall short of being worthy to spend eternity in heaven.  God sent his son, Jesus Christ, to die for me (pay my penalty), so that I could [...]

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Mr. Brown Goes to Washington – The Implications Beyond the Obvious

January 24th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Economics, Investment Planning, Political

By Ken Faulkenberry
The election of Scott Brown to the Massachusetts U.S. Senate Seat has been called one of the biggest upsets in elections history. There are obvious important implications of his election. The fact Mr. Brown will be the 41st vote in the Senate takes away the democrats’ ability to dictate policy. His election probably [...]

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Why Investors Should Make IRA Contributions Early

January 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), Investment Planning

Twin brothers, Peter and Paul, start contributing to their IRA at age 25; each put $5,000 per year in their IRA; each earns 10% per year.  The only difference is Peter makes his contribution at the beginning of each year, but Paul procrastinates and doesn’t make his contribution until the end of each year.   How [...]

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