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Category: Wealth Strategy

May 12, 2025

Why people make irrational financial decisions

Money is personal. How much we earn, what we have, and how we spend is often and easily tied into reflections of ourselves and, often in our culture, our identities. When it comes to something so intimate, we may know what decision logically would make the most sense, what action in concept we should be [...]

Contributions from: Jay Winston, CFP®, CAP®, Jillian Perkins

May 9, 2025

The Financial Impacts of Marriage

As we head further into spring, wedding season is in full bloom. It’s beautiful to witness a happy union, so it can be easy to forget that marriage is also a legal contract. Spousal partnership carries multiple rights, privileges, and obligations that are important to recognize. Here, we outline some of the critical financial implications [...]

Katie Mietus
Contributions from: Katie Berntson, CFP®

April 29, 2025

Bringing the Next Generation Into Your Financial Planning Discussions

Talking about money can be uncomfortable for many people; it’s taboo in our culture to reveal too much about our finances, often even with those closest to us. Additionally, discussions about money can generate strong emotions, or feel intimidating and overwhelming. But as parents become grandparents, retire, and begin thinking about building their legacy and [...]

April 8, 2025

Important Update: New BOI Reporting Requirements Under FinCEN – Are You Ready?

Update April 7, 2025: FinCEN Removes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and Persons On March 21, 2025, The U.S. Department of Treasury issued a press release announcing that its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing an interim final rule that eliminates the requirement for U.S. companies, U.S. persons, and domestic reporting companies [...]

Contributions from: Anne Marie Stonich, CFP®, CPA

March 31, 2025

What is Exit Strategy Planning?

Business owners often put their life’s work into growing their business, taking immense pride in building an enduring legacy for their families and the many stakeholders involved along the journey. Yet when it comes to ensuring their business is prepared for a potential exit, many wait far too long to embrace an exit readiness mindset. [...]

Contributions from: Matt Sampson, CFP®, CEPA®
529 savings plan

March 24, 2025

10 Most Common Questions About 529 Savings Plans

A 529 Savings Plan is a tax-advantaged account used to pay for qualified education expenses. Contributions are typically invested in target-date funds, which gradually shift toward a more conservative allocation as the beneficiary nears college age. You may be considering a 529 for your child, grandchild, or another family member. Here are some of the [...]

Katie MietusHeather KesslerAlexandra Lambert
Contributions from: Katie Berntson, CFP®, Heather Kessler, CFP®, Alexandra Lambert

March 21, 2025

Why Your Risk Tolerance Score Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

Often, one of the first things an investor will do when meeting with an advisor is to take a risk tolerance assessment or questionnaire. You’ll fill out a few questions about your attitudes toward risk and your comfort with volatility, and you’ll receive a “risk tolerance score,” intended to indicate how much risk—or equity exposure—you [...]

Contributions from: Anne Marie Stonich, CFP®, CPA, Heather Hamamoto, CFP®, CDFA®

March 18, 2025

How Should Your Allocation Change with Age?

When it comes to investing, one of the most common questions we hear is: “Should I change my investment mix as I get older?” A recent article by Nick Maggiulli from “Of Dollars and Data” explored this topic, and we wanted to share our perspective, building on some of his insights while highlighting how we [...]

Ian Curtiss
Contributions from: Anne Marie Stonich, CFP®, CPA, Ian Curtiss, CFP®, CFA®, CPWA®, ChSNC

March 12, 2025

Checklist for Women Considering Divorce

No one sets out in life hoping for divorce. As we grow, relationships change, and sometimes divorce can be a path toward a life that better fits your needs. It’s a big decision, and you don’t have to make it alone. As a single mom who divorced thirteen years ago, my life has changed for [...]

Contributions from: Larissa Vidal, CFP®, Katie Quick, CFP®

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