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Make Estate Planning Part of Your New Year’s Resolutions

As we kick off a new year, many of us are focused on keeping our resolutions and achieving our goals …

SECURE Act 2.0: How the New Legislation Could Impact You

At the end of December, Congress passed the SECURE Act 2.0 as part of the omnibus spending bill. The Act …

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Engaging Both Partners: Why It’s Critical to Include a Non-Financial Spouse in Planning Discussions

Relationships are many things, and one of those things is a financial partnership. But what happens if one part of …

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Domestic Partnership vs. Marriage: Financial Considerations

In the past, marriage was often considered the traditional next step as relationships progress and couples start planning for their …

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Don’t Let Holiday Gift Giving Derail Your Financial Plan

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approach, it’s a good time to think about how much you really have …

2022 Year-End Planning Tips

In some ways, 2022 was a better year than 2021 or 2020. The pandemic, while still not behind us, is …

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4 Reasons to Stay Invested for the Long Run

2022 has been a challenging year for investors. Although this type of drawdown in equity markets is not uncommon, what …

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Special Needs Planning – FAQs

Having a comprehensive estate plan in place is important for everyone, regardless of your personal family life, and can cover …

Why We Need to Talk About Money and How to Get Started

A few years ago, I was out on a hike with my friend when she asked me a question: “Are …

Financial Advice: An Art or a Science?

Over the past three and a half decades as a financial advisor, I have experienced my fair share of difficult …

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5 Planning Steps to Consider Before Year-End 2022

As summer ends and we look toward the Fall, you should aim to maximize your opportunities to transfer wealth to …

Striking the Balance: 10 Tips for Managing Burnout While Building Your Career

Like millions of folks around the world, my life took a complete turn in April of 2020. Within seven days, …

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Helping Your Children or Grandchildren Buy Their First Home

Residential real estate markets in desirable cities across the country have long been appreciating in value faster than real estate …

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The Sandcastle and the Larger Dune

I am writing this from my laptop, while attending a conference on “Artificial Intelligence in Financial Technology” at Stanford University …

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Seven Tips for Budgeting in Your 20s

Your 20s are often a great transitionary phase. For many, this is a time dedicated to self-discovery, learning about life …

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Navigating the Changing Financial Landscape for Professional Golfers and Athletes

Spending over 20 years in the wealth management business, one would think we’ve seen it all – market ups and …

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U.S. Property & Casualty Trends: Common Questions on Rising Homeowner and Auto Premiums

Recently, Tom Kavanagh, a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors, sat down with Christina Kjaeroe and Heather Vinson, Personal Insurance Advisors …

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The One Thing the Market (Almost) Never Does

Amid the seemingly endless volatility in the U.S. stock market, it may surprise you to know that we have a …