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March 1, 2026

Celebrating Women Wealth Managers

Women’s financial power is greater today than it has ever been. With more women in leadership positions and staying in the workforce longer, the amount of wealth women control will only continue to grow. Often, women’s financial management needs differ than those of men. Women have many unique challenges: they live longer lifespans but often [...]

February 23, 2026

What Does It Mean to Serve as the Executor of an Estate?

What’s in this article? What is an executor? Executor core responsibilities The process of settling an estate Timeline expectations Fiduciary duty Finding support   Being named the executor of an estate is both practical and personal. On paper, it’s a legal role. In reality, it’s a position of trust. You’re the person someone chose to [...]

Contributions from: Heather Hamamoto, CFP®, CDFA®

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 [...]

Vonie Bright
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®, AIF®, 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 6, 2025

A Surprising Migration Trend: How State Taxes Are Quietly Redrawing the Wealth Map

This article is published in its entirety on AdvisorHub at https://www.advisorhub.com/resources/a-surprising-migration-trend-how-state-taxes-are-quietly-redrawing-the-wealth-map/  For years, people with wealth followed a familiar pattern: move from high-tax states to low-tax states. The idea was simple – keep more of what you earned and leave more behind for your kids. That strategy is still around, but the routes families take [...]

Contributions from: Anne Marie Stonich, CFP®, CPA

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. [...]

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

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