Research & Insights

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Do you have highly appreciated stock in your 401(k)? If so, you may be able to use NUA to save a lot in taxes
You may be able to use NUA to save a lot in taxes.
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Is It Time to Think About Tax-Free Income?
Ideas for ways to help reduce your taxable income
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Five Investment Tasks to Tackle by Year-End
Ideas for Investors: How Reviewing Your Investment Portfolio Now Can Help
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To Election Day and Beyond
With Election Day fast approaching, the guessing game du jour attempts to match the possible election result with a potential stock market reaction, as analysts apply various mathematical divining rods to foretell who will reside in the White House on Inauguration Day.
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The Home Stretch
Investors typically try to handicap what effect a potential winner’s policies might have on the stock market. Historically, however, what the stock market does through the three months immediately before the election often foretells who gains the White House.
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OARS Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC launches in the Danvers Massachusetts Office
Bob Clark and Alan Freeman have launched OARS Wealth Advisors
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Bear Markets Come and Go
If you are losing sleep over volatility driven by a cascade of disheartening news, it may help to remember that the stock market is historically cyclical.
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Looking Beyond the Abyss
From February 19, 2020, through March 23, 2020, the stock market experienced a peak-to-trough 35.4% decline that left investors fearing there was no bottom in sight. Three trading sessions later, the S&P 500 had rebounded 20.31% before eventually rallying as much as 35.9% to within 12.3% of its all-time high.
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April Investment Perspectives
In this issue we discuss opportunities in the Eurozone, understanding the sensitivity to volatility, and the record-breaking stock market performance.
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Maximize Long-Term Care Benefits Using an Existing Annuity
Gain valuable tax benefits by replacing an unneeded annuity with a new one that offers long-term care coverage.
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Tips for Leveraging 529 Education Savings Plans
You’re proud of the children in your life. And understandably, you may want to reward them with one of the best gifts you can give — supporting their education.
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Secure 2.0 Act: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know in 2024
An array of new provisions under the SECURE 2.0 Act are on tap this year that are expected to profoundly impact plan design and how participants will save for the future. Read on to learn how to implement this next phase of the law successfully.
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Don’t Procrastinate – Establish Your Will
Establishing a will is certainly not a favorite undertaking for anyone, but it’s important. In fact, it’s one of the most important things to take care of that people commonly forget about, avoid, or procrastinate.
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Planning Strategies for Remaining 529 Balances
If you saved more for college than you needed, here’s how make the most of the leftover funds.
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