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William L. Gaul, CFA, CTFA

Lifelong Chicagoan, father of 4, wealth manager
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Blog Posts

Do You See What I See? (in Evanston Patch)

When working with clients it’s important to find a common perspective.

5 March Madness Lessons For Investors (in Evanston Patch)

Investors can learn a lot from watching basketball's March Madness

The Dow Hits A New Record High...But Hold Off On The Champagne (in Evanston Patch)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time high. So Where's the excitement?

Trading Shuffleboard For The Big Board (in Evanston Patch)

Irving Kahn, the oldest living stockbroker at age 107, loves his work. Shouldn't we all?

Investor Peer Pressure And The Folly Of Performance Rankings

Building a portfolio based on a top performer list is like buying a car based on the color. Philosophy and strategy matter; risk matters.

Getting To "Why" At Work And In Life (in Evanston Patch)

It's up to us to find meaning in our life's work.

5 Reasons ABC's Shark Tank is Great Television

There are five reasons Shark Tank is great family TV.

Investor Anxiety, Or Dancing Like No One is Watching

When dealing with client anxiety the best approach is to allow room for doubt.

5 Reasons Social Media Is Great For Business

I didn't start blogging because I wanted to increase business but because I enjoy writing and think it's a way for me to distinguish myself in a competitive field.

Kids And Money, Money And Kids

Money is about choices, at any age.