The Wealth-Happiness Paradox

By anna in Advanced Planning, Links on March 8, 2012

Does being wealthy automatically increase your level of happiness? Recent studies show that is not always the case … other factors actually contribute more to an enjoyable life than money. Bruce Raabe’s timely article about happiness and its relationship to wealth offers some interesting insights.

Bruce Raabe Profiled On Elite Advisor Forum

By anna in Press on December 21, 2011

Drawn by coincidence from a promising career as a civil engineer, Bruce Raabe helps smart people make smart decisions with their money.

Read Bruce’s profile on Elite Advisor Forum.

Press Release

By admin in Links on September 12, 2011

Collins & Company Wealth Managers has been selected for the 2011 Best of Larkspur Award by the U.S. Commerce Association.

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional success in their local community. This is the first year that a business has qualified as a Four-Time Award Winner.

Webinar

By Bruce Raabe in Investing on July 27, 2011

Investment Perspective Webinar

Please click on the link above to view the webinar.

Family Records Notebook

By admin in Advanced Planning, Links on June 10, 2011

Our Family Records Notebook provides all the financial information necessary to ensure your wishes and responsibilities are handled appropriately should the need arise.

A Wealth Manager Perspective – A Strong Foundation

By admin in Advanced Planning, Investing, Links on May 24, 2011

Here today, gone tomorrow. It’s a lesson Bruce Raabe learned during his career as a civil engineer, when he helped to demolish San Francisco’s famed Embarcadero Freeway after the 1989 Bay Area earthquake. And it’s a lesson that stayed with Raabe as he transitioned into a career as a wealth manager.

May 2011 Quarterly Review

By Bruce Raabe in Quarterly Review on May 23, 2011

Since our last Review, the financial markets have faced a litany of global shocks. The tragic disaster in Japan, not only created incredible anguish on a human level, but its potentially harmful effect on the global economy also worried investors.

February 2011 Quarterly Review

By Bruce Raabe in Quarterly Review on February 24, 2011

Our economy is finally showing the same signs of strength that corporate earnings have shown during the past year. While the weak housing market and high unemployment in our country remain problematic, signs of positive GDP growth are encouraging.

Wealth Preservation Brochure

By Bruce Raabe in Advanced Planning, Investing on January 19, 2011

Most people do not invest their money simply because they want to see it grow. Instead, they have very specific goals in mind – to enjoy a particular lifestyle, for example, or send their children or grandchildren to top universities.