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BlogFinancial PlanningRisk Management & Insurance How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?December 9, 2019The prospect of our inevitable journey to the pearly gates is a tough conversation to…
BlogEstate PlanningFinancial PlanningTax Planning Do I need to make gifts before the end of the year?December 9, 2019With all of the political uncertainty and recent changes in the tax law, our clients…
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BlogFinancial Planning Why We Created Wealthspire PathwaysNovember 20, 2019Our Approach to the Robo-Advisor Trend If you follow the investment management/financial planning industry, then…
Blog Reflections on our New Name from our Chairman and CEOOctober 29, 2019Howard Sontag, Chairman As the founder of a firm with my own name on the…
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BlogFinancial Planning Year-End Planning ChecklistOctober 24, 2019Before the holiday madness hits, spend a few minutes to focus on year-end planning. You'll…
BlogEducation PlanningFinancial Planning FAFSA: Act Quickly and Strategically to Maximize BenefitsOctober 2, 2019Starting October 1, this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available…
BlogFinancial PlanningRetirement Planning Pre-tax or Roth 401k Contributions—That is the QuestionSeptember 24, 2019The decision of whether to make pre-tax or Roth (after-tax) 401k contributions frequently pops up,…
BlogFinancial Planning Financial Planning for the Possibility of IncapacitationSeptember 23, 2019Planning for the possibility of becoming incapacitated can be daunting. While many may have their…
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BlogFinancial Planning Wealthspire Advisors Back-to-School Reading List 2019August 26, 2019With the start of a new school year just around the corner, we thought some…
BlogFinancial PlanningRisk Management & Insurance The Life Insurance Tax Trap – And How to Avoid ItAugust 16, 2019A major advantage of life insurance is a (typically) tax-free death benefit. In structuring life…