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3 Tips to Help Junior Partners Avoid Lifestyle Creep

Lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation – when expenses rapidly rise to match newfound income – ensnares countless newly minted partners. …

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Charitable Giving for the High-Net-Worth Individual

Charitable giving is an important part of life for many clients. Whether donating money or property, dedicating time and effort, …

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6 Estate Planning Tips for Pet Owners

For many of us, our pets are beloved members of our families. They bring companionship and happiness, and like our …

PODCASTS

Teaching Finance: Rachel Haberman’s Journey from Teacher to Aspiring Financial Advisor

Rachel Haberman is a senior advisor associate in the firm’s Madison, WI office, providing advisors and clients with an enhanced …

Designing Success: Channing Olson’s path to RIA leadership through operational excellence

Channing has long been an outspoken advocate for the RIA industry, helping to establish the standard for operational efficiency within …

Redefining C-Suite: Donna Levy’s Journey to Advisory and Investment Leadership

Financial Advisor Donna Levy is a powerhouse. With over 3+ decades serving clients,  specializing in creating comprehensive financial and investment …

GUIDES & WHITEPAPERS

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Transfer Planning for PE Partners Using a “Carried Interest” Option

As a partner in a private equity (PE) firm, you have a financial interest in the fund that comes in …

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Planning Ahead: Preparing a Spouse or Partner to Manage Your Finances

Introduction It’s not uncommon in a relationship for one partner to handle most of the finances and for the other …

Wealthspire FOS Wealth Strategy Team in Action: Client Stories

Background Daniel and Michelle are in their 70s, have 4 children and 7 grandchildren, and a net worth around $60M. …

MARKET COMMENTARY

2023 1st Quarter Commentary: “Bank to the Future”

The curse of living in interesting times has continued at the start of 2023 with the intersection of banking running …

2022 4th Quarter Commentary: “The Year in Review”

Throughout this year, we have spent significant time discussing inflation and the Federal Reserve, so we felt it was important …

2022 3rd Quarter Commentary: “When Does the Song Change?”

Recap When we all look back at our quarterly notes written throughout 2022, there will be a common refrain. It …

VIDEOS

Markets in 2 Minutes – May 2023

As the debt ceiling remains a prominent topic in the headlines, Emily Platt of the Investment Team discusses the history …

Markets in 2 Minutes – April 2023

It’s easy to get caught up in the market headlines, but maintaining a long-term perspective is key. In the latest …

Markets in 2 Minutes – Silicon Valley Bank

In a special edition of Markets in 2 Minutes, Chief Investment Officer Michael Moriarty reiterates our team’s thoughts on the …

FINANCIAL DICTIONARY

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Price/Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio)

P/E Ratio Meaning The Price/Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio) is a ratio used by investors to help evaluate how cheap or …

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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

What is a REIT? A Real Estate Investment Trust, or REIT, is a pooled investment that invests primarily in income-producing …

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Health Savings Account

What Is a Health Savings Account? A Health Savings Account, or HSA, is an account that offers individuals covered by …