Got $5000? 3 Top Financial Stocks to Buy for the Long Term

The market's decline this year means there are plenty of compelling investments that are trading at attractive levels, making for appealing entry points for long-term investors. The financial sector is a great place to look, and you can split a $5,000 investment among these companies and own three blue-chip stocks with strong businesses, attractive valuations, and compelling dividend payouts, all operating in different segments of the financial industry. While you may not be an institutional investor or a high-net-worth individual who can invest in one of Blackstone Group's (NYSE: BX) deals or funds, that doesn't mean you can't benefit from putting some money to work in Blackstone's stock.