Category Archives: Retirement Planning

FRS Investment Plan Offers Self-Directed Brokerage Account Option With Greater Investment Choice

In January 2014, the Florida Retirement Systems (FRS) announced a self-directed brokerage account option for FRS Investment Plan participants, including teachers and public school employees. According to the FRS, “The Self-Directed Brokerage Account (SDBA) allows Investment Plan members to invest in thousands of different investments in addition to the Investment Plan’s primary investment funds.” In…
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FRS Investment Plan Offers Self-Directed Brokerage Account Option With Greater Investment Choice to Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters

In January 2014, the Florida Retirement Systems (FRS) announced a self-directed brokerage account option for FRS Investment Plan participants, including law enforcement officers and firefighters.  According to the FRS, “The Self-Directed Brokerage Account (SDBA) allows Investment Plan members to invest in thousands of different investments in addition to the Investment Plan’s primary investment funds.” In…
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True North Financial Advisors Offers Financial Planning Advice in Boca Raton

True North Financial Planning Advisors, launches a financial planning website to promote investor education in financial planning and investment advisory services. True North Financial Advisors founder, Stephen Ostrofsky, CFP®, has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Mr. Ostrofsky strongly believes, “most financial advisors’ compensation is structured in a way that is diametrically…
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