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Expert Profile: Louis Schwarz, QFP, CFP®, RFC®. ChFEBC

Expertise:  Over 36 years experience - discretionary investment management, advisory service, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, IRA, Roth, 403(b), 401k, tax planning, tax preparation, retirement planning, tax reduction, life insurances. I hold five professional designations: QFP, CFP, RFC, ChFEBC, and Paladin Registered Advisor with a professional rating of five stars.

Experience in the area
First deaf Certified Financial Planner licensee (http://www.cfpboard.org/), General Securities Registered Representative (Series 7), Registered Financial Consultant (http://www.iarfc.org/), Registered Investment Advisor, Qualified Financial Planner (http://www.iaqfp.org/), Admitted to Paladin Registry of Personal Financial Advisors (http://www.paladinregistry.com/); Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant (http://www.chfebc.com/); Licensed Life, Health, & Disability Agent

Organizations
Financial Planning Association, International Association of Registered Financial Consultants, National Association of Deaf, Alexander G. Bell Association of the Deaf, National Deaf Business Institute

Publications
Deafnewspaper.com, Deaf Digest, Deaf Nation, Newswaves, Silent News

Education/Credentials
Gallaudet University, College for Financial Planning

Awards and Honors
Who's Who in Finance and Industry, Who's Who in the World, NAD Flying Fingers Award, MDAD Distinguished Award, MCAD Business of Year, Montgomery (MD) County Business Award, 2007 Outstanding Business Person of the Year, Gallaudet University Department of Business

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Specializing in fee-based discretionary investment managed (DIM) accounts.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  The key to the financial independence is the LIFETIME planning!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  Education is a powerful tool!
What do you like about this subject?  I enjoy the innovative nature of financial planning, and the fact that it is always challenging in everyday life. I enjoy assisting people maximize the growth of their hard-earned savings and investment, minimize their taxes, and enjoy their financial independence for many years to come.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 7794
Knowledge   9.87   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.80   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.91   Best of the best
Politeness   9.97   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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15
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
1203
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User Comments
Excellent answer, thank you very much. I think I will pass at this time and focus on stocks.
(STEVE on 09/02/08)
thanks!
(Eddie on 08/19/08)
Wasn't expecting an answer so quickly. Greatyly appreciate your response.
(Brian on 08/16/08)
Thanks you your information was helpful.
(Rachel Rojas on 08/16/08)
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Recent Answers from Louis Schwarz, QFP, CFP®, RFC®. ChFEBC
2008-08-30  IRA Dear Steve You can use the money in your IRA to buy real estate -- from raw land to single-family homes to commercial buildings. Howeever, you can doesn't mean you should because the rules are complex...
2008-08-25  Acquiring IRA stock certificates Hi, Derek Joyce The cash and securities – such as stocks and bonds – in any brokerage account - held by a customer at a financially troubled brokerage firm are protected by SIPC (Securities Investor...
2008-08-16  Powerball Hi, Bob I have to let you know that I do not give the legal opinions because I am not the lawyer. Anyway, it makes no difference whether to have LLC or Trust just for owning the winnings. If you...
2008-08-15  Savins Bonds Hi, Brian The bonds cannot be liquidated until you show the document, ie., death certificates of those beneficiaries. If any is still living, you have to contact US Department of Public Debt (Federal...
2008-08-14  preferred and common stock Dear Rachel... Stocks are characterized by the fact that companies pay dividends on them. As for preferred stocks, they have a priority over common stocks when dividend paying time comes. Additionally...
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