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Humphrey Thomas

ChFEBC, CDFA, AAMS
Retirement, Investing, Insurance
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“As a Retirement Planning Specialist, Humphrey Thomas provides unbiased Comprehensive Financial Planning and Investments Management Post Divorce Financial Planning.”
Firm:

HG Thomas Wealth Management, LLC

Job Title:

CEO

Biography:

Humphrey Thomas is an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR), Registered Representative, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultant ℠, and Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS), while also being licensed in both life and health in the state of Texas. Born on the island of Curaçao, Humphrey moved to the Netherlands, where he graduated from Maastricht University with a degree in International Business. Humphrey not only has an abundance of knowledge and training in finance, but the experience of more than a decade as a professional financial advisor. Now a resident of Brownsville, TX, he is the founder of HG Thomas Wealth Management LLC, Thomas Divorce Advisors LLC, and blog, Empower Your Wealth, where he aims to equip individuals with sound, practical, financial principles – helping them obtain financial security.

CRD Number:

4918244

Disclaimer:

Humphrey G. Thomas is registered with and offers securities through Kovack Securities, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC. 6451 N. Federal Highway, Ste 1201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 782-4771 Advisory services offered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. HG THOMAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC and Empower Your Wealth unaffiliated with Kovack Securities, Inc. and Kovack Advisors, Inc. Humphrey G. Thomas is registered in GA, SD and TX

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August 2018
    Personal Finance, Financial Planning
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How to Teach Financial Security to Your Children
It’s never too early or too late to begin passing on sound financial principles to your children, so one day they can also obtain financial security.
By Humphrey Thomas
May 2018
    Charity, Financial Planning
100% of people found this article helpful
Charitable Giving: Creating the Biggest Impact
To create the biggest impact with charitable giving, consider these three tips.
By Humphrey Thomas
September 2018
    End of Life, Estate Planning, Financial Planning
100% of people found this article helpful
The Importance of Will Preparation
Will preparation is a vital step in the estate planning process for determining what happens to your assets after you pass away.
By Humphrey Thomas
November 2018
    Real Estate, Financial Planning
100% of people found this article helpful
The Buy Versus Rent Debate: 4 Questions to Ask
Answering these questions can help you decide whether buying a home makes more sense than renting.
By Humphrey Thomas
April 2018
    Estate Planning, Financial Planning
85% of people found this article helpful
4 Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs
There are four key estate planning documents that everyone should have in place.
By Humphrey Thomas

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    Life Insurance, End of Life, Women & Money
How should I invest my late husbands life insurance policy?
54% of people found this answer helpful

Please accept my deepest condolences and please take your time and not rush in making any financial decision.

I commend you for having purchased a life insurance a few years back, as you mentioned. When I have clients in a similar situation I always advise them taking some time to process it all. The most important decisions you already have made, which is to purchase a life insurance a few years back

I would definitely update the beneficiary information on the "other account" you mention. Not sure if your husband had a pension or not or any other retirement plan. If so please contact the Human Resource department of your late husband to make sure you update the necessary forms. Or at least find out what your options are.

I would highly recommend visiting an estate attorney to update your legal documents.

In the process take your time to interview a few advisors that are registered with the SEC. That would be my first question to ask the advisor.

As you are interviewing and looking for an advisor, find out if they would be willing to educate you on your options. Is financial and investment education part of their onboarding client process? Ask yourself, would you see yourself having a cup of coffee/tea with this person? As an advisor myself, I do the same thing when talking to a prospective client.

All in all the best thing to do is to take your time don’t rush in making any hasty decisions.

I wish you all the best  and strength during this time.

November 2017
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