Reds Hope for a 2020 Return to Form for Closer Raisel Iglesias

Registered financial consultant Jeffrey L. Wendel is an established presence in the Fort Recovery, Ohio business community and leads Wendel Retirement Planning. Passionate about sports, Jeffrey L. Wendel coaches high school baseball and is a fan of teams, such as the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds.

With a healthy pitching rotation a critical component to the Reds chances of success in 2020, one key question mark centers on closer Raisel “Iggy” Iglesias. The 2019 season was a challenge for Iglesias. While the pitcher achieved a career-high when it came to saves, he also broke a team record for most all-time losses by a Reds’ reliever.

This partially reflected a change in how Iggy was employed, from being a closer who entered games where the Reds had a ninth-inning lead, to one who was employed in high-impact situations, whatever the score. This had to do with manager David Bell’s faith in Iglesias as being the best among Reds’ relievers.

Unfortunately, the long ball has dogged Iggy over the past two years, with the reliever giving up 24 home runs. With Iglesias having demonstrated growth and a positive attitude in Cactus League, the Reds are hoping that their ace closer will return to 2017 form when he achieved 28 saves over 63 appearances and posted a 2.49 ERA.

The Cleveland Browns’ First and Ten Initiative

 

Registered financial consultant Jeffrey L. Wendel leverages his nearly two decades of professional experience to serve Wendel Retirement Planning as the CEO. In his free time, Jeffrey L. Wendel enjoys watching games of the National Football League (NFL) Cleveland Browns.

One of the ways the Browns give back to the community is through “First and Ten.” This program encourages individuals to make a difference in the community by volunteering.

Anyone who joins the First and Ten program commits to volunteering at least 10 hours per year in community works. An example of First and Ten volunteer work was spearheaded by Browns guard Joel Bitonio in December 2019. Bitonio was joined by his wife and other Browns teammates. They partnered with Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation.

The group took 30 kids from the city of Cleveland to the Dick’s store and gave each $200 to buy things for themselves and their loved ones. The kids also played games and were served pizza and other refreshments.

IARFC – Providing Consumers with Financial Integrity

Jeffrey L. Wendel, CEO of Wendel Retirement Planning, assists clients with the numerous tasks associated with preparing for retirement. In addition to his work with Wendel Retirement Planning, Jeffrey L. Wendel is also a member of International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC).

IARFC is an organization whose mission is to establish standards for financial ethics. The organization was founded in the 1980s to facilitate public confidence in the financial industries. A nonprofit, the organization’s central mission focuses on assisting financial consultants with planning and continuing education while also recognizing them for adhering to ethical principles. To become a member, consultants are required to follow guidelines relating to education, licensing, and continuing education. Ultimately, achieving these goals sets the foundation for financial transparency, which creates conditions where the public trusts financial institutions.

Those who become members benefit in a few ways. First, members are provided the tools to work in the financial industry in a professional and ethical manner such as white papers, document filing system, power points, and checklists. Members also benefit from networking and professional development opportunities through conferences and publications including the Journal of Finance. Finally, members save on supplies through partnership programs and insurance coverage and are exposed to new industry information through the various social media platforms (blogs, media releases, and Facebook).

Creating a Financial Portfolio

Financial consultant and money expert Jeffrey L. Wendel has helped many people achieve their wealth management goals. As a part of helping them build wealth, Jeffrey L. Wendel assists his clients with understanding taxes, the various ways to invest, and, most importantly, preparing for retirement.

One of the central focuses of wealth management is creating a financial portfolio. While working with a financial consultant is always the best way to go about building a portfolio, everyday consumers can also build their own portfolios.

Creating a financial portfolio involves a person taking inventory of their entire financial picture, which requires looking at both assets and debts. Once the inventory is complete, the person can devise a plan for increasing assets while decreasing debts. While this might appear simple, building a portfolio requires discipline and a commitment to saving and reducing existing debts.

When looking to build assets, the best strategy is to diversify. This refers to acquiring a variety of investments to hedge against risk. People looking to invest have a number of avenues from which to choose, including retirement funds (401K), real estate, the stock market, and index or mutual funds.

Building a portfolio also involves reducing one’s amount of household debt. Paying off existing credit cards and loans frees up a lot of disposable income that can be used to build assets. At the same time, if it is necessary to maintain debt, choosing loans that have investment potential can generate income at some time in the future (such as education and mortgage loans).

Building a portfolio on your own can be quite confusing, which is why it is often beneficial to seek the help of a professional financial consultant.