Potomac Investments, Inc. an SEC registered Investment Adviser and was established in Seattle, WA in 1988.  The firm provides financial advisory and investment management services to families, trusts, businesses, charities and other non-profit organizations throughout the country.  Our mission is to provide our clients with clear and objective financial recommendations, implemented with the highest levels of service and delivered in a conflict-free environment.

At present, our firm manages client assets through our offices in Seattle, WA, Washington, DC, New York, NY and Portland, ME.
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Newsletters

Settling on a Salary

As a company's profit situation improves, business owners may be in a position to decide whether to take home a larger salary or use more of the proceeds to invest for the future. This article discusses the possibility of choosing a business-owner salary that allows for other benefits, such as building the business, saving more for retirement, and adding employee benefits.

Why Realistic Expectations May Be Great

Although positive thinking can be powerful, there's a fine line between optimism and unrealistic expectations. There are possible pitfalls when overestimating how a portfolio will perform.

HOT TOPIC: Looking Ahead in 2012

2011 was a year of slow economic recovery, market volatility, and political conflict over the budget, the national debt, and taxes. All of these challenges continue to face us as we begin the new year. This article presents an overview of some of the issues that bear watching in 2012.

Building a Business Versus Building Wealth

The market for small businesses has been less than ideal over the past few years. Thus a business owner's efforts to build a successful business may not always translate to an increase in personal wealth. One way to insulate a business owner's personal financial situation from the fluctuating small-business market is by investing outside the company.

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