Stephen H Akin
Registered Investment Advisor Vs Stockbroker
There are two main categories of professionals who can help you: the Stockbroker and the Registered Investment Advisor.
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Stephen H Akin
Jul 22, 20212 min
Tax Free Shopping Ahead
Every year we look forward to the opportunity to purchase many of the necessary items for returning to school TAX FREE! State sales tax...
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 30, 20215 min
What is a Broker Dealer?
To hedge their risk, market makers must be keenly aware of market conditions and volatility, says Stephen Akin, founder and advisor at Akin
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 23, 20213 min
Meme Stocks on Margin
Stephen Akin Earlier this year I wrote about some of the details & potential hazards associated with margin accounts. Many of these...
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 2, 20211 min
Podcast: The Why I Became a Financial Planner
The Why I Network Podcast with Kojo Thompson Steve began his career in the early 80s and worked with two major wall street firms...
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Stephen H Akin
Apr 15, 20212 min
All Time Highs
Follow up to interview with Kate Stalter of US News & World Report
The financial sector did indeed move broadly higher!
Akin Investments
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 18, 20212 min
Game? Stopped?
Congressional hearings on Robinhood and Reddit make this an excellent time to bring this issue to light.
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 18, 20216 min
Financial Advisors: Understand COVID-19 Relief Bill
Stephen Akin, founder and investment advisor representative at Akin Investments in Biloxi, Mississippi, wishes the stimulus had passed befor
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Stephen H Akin
Jan 15, 20212 min
When to Sell
One of the more difficult decisions investors may make is deciding when to sell. Each investor has their own objectives. Some simply buy...
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Stephen H Akin
Dec 22, 20201 min
The Check is in the mail!
Blog post "The Check is in the Mail" In depth look at HR 133 link to complete tex of bill and views from financial expert Stephen H Akin
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Stephen H Akin
Nov 12, 20202 min
Year end review
Senior's don't forget the waiver on your Required Minimum Distributions! Remember, the Coronavirus and CARES Act,
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Stephen H Akin
Sep 29, 20205 min
To Vote Or Not To Vote, That Is The Proxy Question For The Retirement Plan Fiduciary
Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights “Investors should vote proxies, even if the shareholder only has a small...
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 29, 202011 min
Coronavirus and CARES Act Chair Jerome H. Powell
Use link below to watch live: Before the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member McHenry, and other...
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Stephen H Akin
Jun 11, 20202 min
Options
Going Hypersonic or Life in the fast lane.
Other Ideas include using options as a proxy for stock purchases. If an investor expects a short
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Stephen H Akin
May 13, 20205 min
Nor Any Drop to Drink
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge Day after day, day after day, We stuck, nor breath nor motion; As idle as a...
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Stephen H Akin
Apr 10, 20205 min
5 reasons why you should add beneficiaries to your accounts right now
“first in line to receive assets upon your death,” says Stephen Akin, a registered investment adviser at Akin Investments in Biloxi, Mi
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 30, 20201 min
Stock Market Lessons from 3 Bear Markets
“When I saw that boat in St. Thomas, that was the first red flag for me,” Akin says. The owners had cashed out
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Stephen H Akin
Mar 30, 20205 min
‘The common theme is fear and panic’ Fortune.com
in St. Thomas, they saw a sweet sailing yacht at the dock. On the back was painted the name, Dot Calm.
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 28, 20203 min
Weekend Respite
"I was a young broker with PaineWebber back in October of 1987," noted registered investment advisor Stephen Akin.
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Stephen H Akin
Feb 3, 20202 min
2020 Financial Checkup
Review your investment plan. The early part of the year is an excellent opportunity to closely evaluate performance.
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