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Trust & Estate Considerations for Art & Collectible Owners and Inheritors

Owning and ultimately gifting art and collectibles brings unique challenges to its current owners and potential inheritors. Unlike traditional investments …

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The Money (and Style) Message Pit: Do Childhood Money and Style Messages Rob Us of Agency?

By Randy Kaufman and Andrea Greenspan Reprinted with permission from Randy Kaufman. Randykaufman.com© with research assistance from Dustin Lowman, Guitar …

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Fiduciary Governance Planning for Your Nonprofit Endowment or Foundation

Content adapted from an article originally published by, and used with permission from, Fiducient Advisors LLC. A robust governance framework …

PODCASTS

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Health and Wealth: How Two Sisters Combined Forces to Help Women Take Charge of Their Lives

In our second season, we’re highlighting the people behind the innovative ideas and concepts that continue to level up our …

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Building a Village: Mike Delgass and Christine Lai on Supporting the Special Needs Community

In our second season, we’re highlighting the people behind the innovative ideas and concepts that continue to level up our …

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Value Beyond Investing: How Bento Engine Helps Client-Centric Advisors Deepen Existing Relationships

In our second season, we’re highlighting the people behind the innovative ideas and concepts that continue to level up our …

GUIDES & WHITEPAPERS

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The Mid-Career Financial Preparedness Checklist

For many, turning 50 represents a significant moment of self-awareness. It’s also a time when uniquely successful individuals become aware that …

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The Pre-Retirement Preparedness Checklist

Approaching retirement represents a significant milestone in life’s journey Our Checklist helps you answer a host of questions regarding retirement: …

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Tax Planning Opportunities with QSBS – “Packing” & “Stacking”

Section 1202 – An Overview Previously, we’ve discussed the historical context, shareholder/corporate qualification requirements, and common shareholder issues faced by …

MARKET COMMENTARY

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2024 1st Quarter Commentary: “In a world drenched in pessimism, it pays to be optimistic.”

With so much emphasis placed on negative headlines, negative developments globally, and the ability to embrace one’s inner negativity, it …

Q4 2023 market commentary

2023 4th Quarter Commentary: “A Welcome Return to Positive Performance”

Recap Last year was generally risk on in most asset classes, headlined by the S&P 500 up over 20%. Indices …

Q3 2023 commentary

2023 3rd Quarter Commentary: “Rising Rates from A to ZIRP”

Recap The third quarter brought back volatility after a first half rebound, with stocks and many bonds giving up some, …

VIDEOS

Markets in 2 Minutes – April 2024

In the newest edition of Markets in 2 Minutes, Connor Darrell of the Investment Team discusses the relative attractiveness of …

Markets in 2 Minutes – March 2024

In the newest edition of Markets in 2 Minutes, Emily Platt of the Investment Team examines the surge in credit …

Markets in 2 Minutes – February 2024

In the newest edition of Markets in 2 Minutes, Emily Platt of the Investment Team reflects on the spike in …

FINANCIAL DICTIONARY

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Cash Balance Pension Plan

What Is a Cash Balance Pension Plan A cash balance pension plan is a type of employer-sponsored retirement plan that …

Equity Partner

What is An Equity Partner An equity partner is an individual who holds an ownership stake in a business, with …

Growth Fund

Growth Fund Definition A growth fund is an investment vehicle, typically offered by mutual fund corporations or Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) …