WEALTH MANAGEMENT
MEANS PEACE OF MIND
Coldstream is an employee-owned, independently-operated wealth management firm that’s been earning the trust of high net-worth clients since 1996. We start with your goals, financial and otherwise, and an investment strategy that will get you there. We guide you through the complexity of wealth management so that you can have peace of mind while achieving the financial and lifestyle goals important to you.
Our team delivers in all the ways people expect from an investment firm, and in ways that go above and beyond. Our clients tell us that our investment in them is more than financial. Why do we care so much? Because we know that choosing to work with us means trusting us to guide your family—and to us, there’s no greater honor.
25th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE
This year, the Coldstream team is proud to celebrate 25 years serving clients. What does this milestone mean to us? A lot. It means 25 years showing up for our clients, their kids, and their kids’ kids, in the office and beyond. Twenty-five years helping families like yours reach your goals, financial and otherwise; celebrating new homes, college graduations, early retirements. It’s been an honor to spend 25 years serving you, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together in the next 25.
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Looking Past Covid
Until the onset of COVID-19, the US economy had been in a period of slow and steady growth and low inflation since the recovery from the 2008 Great Financial crisis. COVID-19 broke that cycle – after an initial and dramatic decline, the US economy and...
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What to Consider if You Want to Retire
“Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life” – Confucius. As you set your New Year’s resolutions, consider the steps needed to set yourself on a path for a successful retirement. While it might seem like a...
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Year-End Tax Planning in Light of Proposed Tax Changes
Update as of 12.19.21 With the end of the year rapidly approaching, the Build Back Better Act still faces significant disagreements in the Senate that appear likely to stretch into 2022. It remains to be seen what effect this delay will ultimately have on the...
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Charitable Gift Fund FAQs
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a great way to manage donations to your favorite causes while optimizing your tax advantages. With a DAF, you can take a current tax deduction as you pre-fund your future gifts to charities. Also known as a “Charitable Gift...
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Making a Settlement Last: Advice for Attorneys, Legal Teams, and Clients
Lengthy hours are spent arriving at a settlement agreement or achieving a verdict. Most of the time, these monetary settlements are awarded to individuals and families who are not equipped to manage this sudden wealth. A financial disbursement can cause a range of reactions from...
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Tips for Microsoft Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment at Microsoft begins in early November. The following is a summary of elections to consider, and as always, please reach out to your Coldstream advisory team if you have questions. HSA (Health Savings Account) If you choose an HSA eligible health plan, you...
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Save More For Retirement With Your Health Savings Account
As you plan for retirement, consider using one of the best options for building tax-advantaged savings – a Health Savings Account (HSA). An HSA is a medical savings account available to anyone enrolled in an HSA compatible high-deductible health plan (HDHP). For 2021 and 2022,...
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Introduction to Medicare
If you’re over 65, chances are you’re familiar with Medicare. Some 62 million people are enrolled in Medicare today. But many Americans have little knowledge of this government-run health insurance program, which could play an important role in your retirement planning. What does Medicare cover?...
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Permanent or Temporary: The Economic Impact OF COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 induced recession last year was short-lived, the on-going effects of COVID-19 on the global economy persist. Prior to the pandemic, the U.S. inflation rate was contained; GDP growth, though positive, was struggling to rise above 2% annually; the super-cycle of commodity price...
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Embrace the Stages of Widowhood Toward Your New Life
When we suffer a loss in our life, we experience stages of grief, such as shock, anger, and eventually acceptance. Becoming a widow is a deeply emotional and stressful time for a woman, no matter whether she had time to prepare for her spouse’s death...
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