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Category: Wealth Strategy

January 22, 2026
5 Questions to Ask When Selecting an Advisor
What’s in this article? The Importance of Finding a Good Fit What does a relationship with you look like? What’s your investment philosophy? How are you compensated? What are your qualifications? What sort of digital access do you provide clients? Finding the Right Advisor for You People choose to work with financial advisors for a [...]

January 2, 2026
New Gifting and Contribution Limit Changes For 2026
It is a new year and with that comes new contribution and gifting limits from the IRS. As you begin to plan for the year ahead, we’ve highlighted some key changes in 2026 to be aware of for retirement accounts, health saving accounts, and gifting. Individual Retirement Accounts The annual contribution limits for traditional and [...]

Contributions from: Vonie Bright, CFP®

December 15, 2025
Volatility: The Price of Admission to Long-Term Returns
The term “volatility” often carries a bit of a charge because it’s common for investors to conflate “volatility” with losses or danger. But volatility and risk are not synonymous, and understanding what volatility is and the role it plays in an investment strategy can help investors make smarter decisions. What is volatility? Volatility is a [...]


Contributions from: David Janec, FRM®, Jillian Perkins

December 5, 2025
10 Trends to Watch For in 2026: Welcome to the Future
What’s inside: The AI Revolution Running into a BRICS Wall Difficult Demographics Trust in a Digital World Going Beyond Human Renovating Real Estate A Food Reboot A Developing Consumer Debt Crisis Financial Nihilism A Return to the Real World Every generation experiences normalcy bias, an all-too human tendency to expect that conditions will remain normal [...]



Contributions from: Arthur Coyne, CFA®, Jillian Perkins, Bryan P. Shipley, CFA®, CAIA®

November 3, 2025
Maximizing Your Employer Benefits
For most Americans who work for an employer, autumn is open enrollment period. While it’s easy to simply adopt last year’s elections, you may want to take a second look. To maximize your savings, reexamine the benefits available to you. The following are some tips to help you make the most of your benefits to [...]

Contributions from: Larissa Vidal, CFP®

October 31, 2025
Maximizing Your Google Benefits: A Strategic Guide for 2026
Google provides an extensive range of benefits that can enhance your wealth, manage risk, and secure your future. By integrating Google’s compensation, retirement, and health benefits into your financial plan, you can better align these offerings with your long-term goals. Equity Awards Google’s stock units (GSUs) can be a powerful tool for achieving financial objectives. [...]


Contributions from: Katie Berntson, CFP®, Anne Marie Stonich, CFP®, CPA

August 11, 2025
Required Minimum Distributions: Rules and Strategies
Qualified retirement accounts can be powerful tools in saving for your later years, but along with the benefits of pre-tax contributions and tax-deferred growth, there are limitations and rules that apply. A good thing can’t last forever, and―as the Beatles said―the taxman will eventually come for his cut. That’s where Required Minimum Distributions, or RMDs, [...]


Contributions from: Matt Sampson, CFP®, CEPA®, Jay Winston, CFP®, CAP®

August 10, 2025
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), are covered under a “direct primary care service arrangement” (in which the monthly fee does not exceed [...]

Contributions from: Eric Schuehle

June 27, 2025
Diversified Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Families
When it comes to estate planning, LGBTQ+ individuals may need additional considerations to ensure that their wishes are fully honored and protected. Given the variation in state laws and recognition, same-sex couples must continue to be conscientious and thoughtful when it comes to their estate planning efforts, and are highly encouraged to seek a competent [...]

Contributions from: Katie Quick, CFP®
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