Randal C. Dame, CMFC, CRPC

Financial Advisor

1684 Southwest 86th Street, Suite C
Oklahoma City, OK 73159

405.684.2000

Investment

Investing should be easy – just buy low and sell high – but most of us have trouble following that simple advice. There are principles and strategies that may enable you to put together an investment portfolio that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals. Understanding these principles and strategies can help you avoid some of the pitfalls that snare some investors.

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