Advice from the Pros
Possible Relief for Companies with Intangible Assets on the Books
May 17, 2012
Proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2012-100, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other. After providing relief in testing goodwill for impairment, the FASB now proposes to allow the same relief for other intangibles. All entities that carry certain intangibles on the books are required to consider whether the asset is impaired (where the fair value is less [...]
W-2 or 1099: What’s the Big Deal?
March 14, 2012
It is a well-proven fact that jobs are a cornerstone of economic stability, whether on the national, state or local level. In addition, many metrics that measure the success of your business focus on employment levels; looking at job creation numbers, full-time equivalent staffing, and growth in payroll dollars, among other statistics. However, recent experience [...]
Choice of Entity
February 1, 2012
You’ve researched for hours, brainstormed for months, bounced ideas off family and friends and ran the numbers. You’re excited. You’re ready to launch your own business. Now what? Start with your plan, add advice from professionals, and sprinkle in some collaboration with your peers to lay the proper foundation for success your first year and [...]
In the News
D’Amico Presents on an Expert Panel at NAPFA Conference
May 11, 2012
Dave D’Amico, President of Braver Wealth Management, Discusses the utilization of Tactical Investment Strategies within the Alternative Asset Classes at the NAPFA Annual Conference in Chicago
Judy Ludwig, Brad Sharp and Bob Lepson Featured in Boston Magazine as 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers
April 23, 2012
“The 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers are a select group, representing less than 3 percent of the wealth managers in the Boston area. Boston magazine and Five Star Professional partnered to find wealth managers who satisfy 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with wealth managers who provide quality services to their clients.” [...]
Overview of Braver Wealth’s Recent Performance Awards
April 18, 2012
Lipper, A Thompson Reuters Company “World’s Best Money Managers.” Braver Tactical High Yield Program is a shining star for short-term and long-term performance, ranked in the Top 1% for US Fixed Income and Ranked #2 overall for US High Yield Fixed Income. Braver Tactical Sector Rotation Program made a strong showing in the US Diversified/Multi-cap [...]
