December 19, 2024
Optimizing Tax Strategy and Charitable Giving With a Donor Advised Fund
Whether you’re planning for a large gift, supporting multiple charities, or growing funds for future giving, a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) offers beneficial flexibility and tax advantages. Learn more.
December 12, 2024
Giving the Gift of an Education to Your Next Generation
Giving the gift of education is one of the most impactful ways to support a loved one’s future. A 529 savings plan, with its tax benefits and flexibility, offers a smart way to contribute to their success while creating lasting opportunities.
December 10, 2024
9 Considerations for 2024 Year-End Tax Planning
The end of the year is a great time to start thinking about your taxes for the upcoming year. Here are things you can do now to get on track for 2025.
November 21, 2024
529 Plans: A Tax-Efficient Way to Fund Your Grandchildren’s Education
Did you know that under the new FAFSA rules, withdrawals from 529 plans owned by grandparents no longer count against a student's overall federal aid eligibility? Read more about how 529 plans may benefit your grandchildren.
November 18, 2024
Tax-Smart Charitable Gifting Strategies
Effective charitable giving strategies can help maximize your contributions and reduce your taxes. Discover how to make the most of your donations and support the causes you care about. Read more.
November 11, 2024
8 Reasons to Give to a Donor-Advised Fund vs. Directly to a Charity
Discover how donor-advised funds can offer flexible, tax-efficient ways to support your favorite charities, and why a DAF offers several benefits over direct donations. Learn more.
October 17, 2024
9 Considerations for 2024 Year-End Tax Planning
Now is a great time to focus on year-end tax planning. This article covers helpful strategies to minimize your tax burden and maximize your savings now and in 2025.
October 01, 2024
Estate Planning for Procrastinators
While you cannot predict serious illness or accidents, for your peace of mind now and your family's financial future, be prepared in advance with proper estate planning.
September 26, 2024
5 Top Cybercrime Trends and How to Combat Them
October is #NationalCybersecurityAwarenessMonth. Click here to read ways you can help protect yourself.
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September 06, 2024
529 Plans: A Tax-Efficient Way to Fund Your Grandchildren’s Education
There are several advantages to using 529 Plans to help fund a grandchild’s education, including:
- Contributions are treated as gifts, which removes assets from your estate, providing potential tax benefits.
- Allows for tax-deferred growth as all earnings are withdrawn tax-free when used for permitted education purposes.
- You maintain control of the assets, unlike other types of gifts, as funds can only be used according to the will and direction of the account holder.
Read more about these advantages and other considerations when using 529 plans to help fund education for the next generation and see if this solution is right for you.
September 03, 2024
And They're Off
As Election Day approaches, our Investment Strategy Group examines how presidential elections have historically impacted stock market performance in the medium to long term, offering key insights and challenging common assumptions.
September 03, 2024
Using Life Insurance as a Retirement Planning Tool
Cash value life insurance can offer you both financial security and a tax-deferred way to accumulate additional funds for retirement that can work similarly to a Roth IRA.
August 01, 2024
Tax-Smart Charitable Gifting Strategies
Did you know you can save on taxes while supporting your favorite charities and causes? Learn more about several tax-smart strategies when giving charitable gifts.
August 01, 2024
How to Start Planning Retirement Withdrawals
Planning a retirement withdrawal strategy is a fundamental step toward replacing a traditional paycheck with a long-term retirement “paycheck.”
July 24, 2024
We’re excited to announce that KKR investment funds and our parent company, The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, have signed a definitive agreement under which KKR investment funds will acquire Janney Montgomery Scott.
“We are excited to enter this next chapter in our nearly 200-year history with a new value-added strategic partner. KKR has demonstrated they value our client- and advisor-centric culture and share our deep conviction in the tremendous opportunities ahead for our business,” said Tony Miller, President at Janney. “We look forward to working with KKR to invest further in our growth and enable our talented team to further improve the advice and services we offer our clients.”
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July 22, 2024
Building a Personalized Asset Allocation
It is essential to have a well-defined target asset allocation as part of your financial plan. Learn more about the importance asset allocation and some strategies to find the right balance with your investments.
