April 24, 2024
April Investment Perspectives
In the latest edition of Investment Perspectives, our Investment Strategy Group discusses what you need to know about economic activity in the Eurozone, declining interest rate volatility, and recent stock market performance.
April 11, 2024
Window of Opportunity: Leveraging the Estate and Gift Tax Exemption
Consider the planning strategies outlined in this article to take advantage of the current estate and gift tax exemption before its sunset at the end of 2025.
March 13, 2024
Simple Safeguards: How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft and Cybercrime.
Janney has once again invited retired FBI Special Agent, Jeff Lanza to present his popular webinar on how to protect yourself from the latest trends in identity theft and cybercrime. You won’t want to miss this valuable program!
Featuring Jeff Lanza, Retired FBI Special Agent
March 04, 2024
I am happy to announce that I was accepted into the 2024 class of Harford Leadership Academy! Harford Leadership Academy (HLA) is designed to promote the development of emerging and existing leaders and to create a committed, involved, and diverse network within Harford County. Through the Academy, future leaders are given the unique opportunity to learn from those who are leading today. I'm eager to gain more insight into my leadership style and how I may use it to better benefit the community in around me!
March 01, 2024
Consider a Backdoor Roth if You Make Too Much to Contribute to a Roth IRA
If your income is too high for a Roth IRA, consider this backdoor strategy, which allows you to convert from a traditional IRA to a Roth—despite IRS-imposed income limits.
February 01, 2024
Tax Information & Forms
Be sure to check out our 2023 Client Tax Resources for updated mailing schedules, resources, and tax forms as you prepare for upcoming tax deadlines.
January 24, 2024
I recently had the incredibly informative experience of attending Janney’s annual ELITE Conference. This year’s theme, “Breakthrough to Excellence,” focused how I can best deliver exceptional client service and meet client needs.
January 19, 2024
Ozazewski, Decker, Plunkett Wealth Management Group has been named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list. “We’re proud of Ozazewski, Decker, Plunkett Wealth Management Group for earning this prestigious recognition from Forbes. It’s a testament to their dedication to providing clients with comprehensive wealth management advice and stellar client service. Congratulations to Ozazewski, Decker, Plunkett Wealth Management Group on this well-deserved accolade,” said Kevin Reed, President of the Firms Private Client Group.
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team’s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and team, and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking.
January 09, 2024
Our team, Ozazewski, Decker, Plunkett Wealth Management Group, has been named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list. “We’re proud of Ozazewski, Decker, Plunkett Wealth Management Group for earning this prestigious recognition from Forbes. It’s a testament to their dedication to providing clients with comprehensive wealth management advice and stellar client service. Congratulations to Ozazewski, Decker, Plunkett Wealth Management Group on this well-deserved accolade,” said Kevin Reed, President of the Firms Private Client Group.
Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team’s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and team, and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking.
January 03, 2024
Outlook 2024
Outlook 2024 offers the Janney Investment Strategy Group’s baseline forecasts for the economy and equity and fixed income markets in the coming year.
December 01, 2023
9 Considerations for 2023 Year-End Tax Planning
Find time for your financial health during your holiday plans by considering the year-end estate and tax planning strategies highlighted in this article.
November 30, 2023
Janney's 2024 Market Outlook
The Federal Reserve has made significant progress in bringing down inflation while maintaining growth in the U.S. economy. Can it continue in 2024? Join our exclusive virtual presentation where Janney’s Investment Strategy Group shares their views on the current state, their outlook for the coming year, and what you should know about the economy and markets’ potential impact on your portfolio strategy.
Featuring: Janney’s Investment Strategy Group
Mark Luschini | Chief Investment Strategist
Mike Halloran | Equity Strategist
Guy LeBas | Director Custom Fixed Income Solutions
November 01, 2023
Make Long-Term Care a Part of Your Financial Plan
It’s Long-Term Care Awareness Month—are you prepared to handle the costs of a long-term care event in your retirement years? This article can help you plan for them.
October 03, 2023
Saving for Retirement? Now There’s More Time to Make Catch-Up Contributions
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on pretax basis through 2025, under a change recently issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
September 16, 2023
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
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).