News and Commentary

Recent Updates

Stay up-to-date and in-the know about every aspect of your financial picture.

September 16, 2023

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Tax & Estate Planning Virtual Seminar

Whether it’s the possibility of tax laws changing soon or recent updates impacting inherited retirement accounts, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to tax and estate planning. Join us for this exclusive virtual seminar where we will explore what to do before the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act sunsets, estate & gift planning strategies, charitable gifting, and income tax planning opportunities, as well as new provisions in Secure Act & Secure Act 2.0, types of beneficiaries and the new 10-year payout, using trusts as beneficiaries, and incorporating Secure Act & Secure Act 2.0 within your financial plan.

September 05, 2023

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Evaluating Your College Savings Withdrawal Strategy

If you have a high school senior who will be attending college next year, you’ll need to start withdrawing from your college savings account(s).

August 02, 2023

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Window of Opportunity: Leveraging the Estate and Gift Tax Exemption

In anticipation of a significant decrease of the estate and gift tax exemption limit, here are strategies to help leverage this opportunity through tax-efficient wealth transfer.

Research & Insights

Access our latest research and insights covering market news, financial planning topics, and more.

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MASSIVE GOVERNMENT STIMULUS PACKAGE TO BRIDGE THE ECONOMY

In response to the coronavirus economic shock, the Senate and White House have agreed to a massive, unprecedented economic stimulus package designed to bridge the economy through this extraordinary period. This plan will be helpful to shallow the economic damage that has already been incurred, and will likely continue to be inflicted, until the outbreak subsides. While some details could change before final approval, major provisions included in the $2 trillion package are discussed below.

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September Investment Perspectives

In this issue we take a look at BRICS+ and potential investment opportunities, determine if bond market supply matters, and discuss why September is a more worrisome month for stocks than October.

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Are You Incorporating Secure Act 2.0 Provisions into Your Financial Plan?

SECURE Act 2.0 is designed not only to make it easier for employers to adopt and administer retirement plans, but also to help individuals save for retirement. There are nearly 100 provisions in this new legislation. Some of these, which are in place now or will become effective in coming years, are highlighted below.