Despite the ease of entry to investing and the availability of vast resources, retail investors often lag the market due to behavioral biases, lack of expertise, and falling for traps that result in higher expenses and taxes.
About the Author Tom Piro, CFP®, Enrolled Agent
Tom is a Wealth Counselor for OPCM with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Tom built his career working with complex clients at a regional wealth management firm and through management consulting roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Lattice Engines. He brings a broad skill set and passion for financial planning and investment management to our clients. Tom is an Enrolled Agent (EA), a tax professional who has passed a three-part IRS test covering all aspects of taxation. The EA is the premier tax accreditation recognized by the IRS. Tom earned his BS in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude from Saint Mary’s College. Additionally, he is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner.
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