Nadine De Palma

I believe that the No. 1 factor for successful investing is time in the market. Unfortunately, we're wired to react to emotions that tempt us to invest during good times and back away during declines – intermittent investing. I pride myself on not only educating clients on the natural cycle of markets but also on building portfolios designed to weather through any type of market. As a team, we can then leave emotions at the door and get to the business of creating personalized long-term financial strategies based on individual goals and staying on track for life.

For 16 years, I...