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U.S. Property & Casualty Trends: Common Questions on Rising Homeowner and Auto Premiums

Recently, Tom Kavanagh, a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors, sat down with Christina Kjaeroe and Heather Vinson, Personal Insurance Advisors …

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The One Thing the Market (Almost) Never Does

Amid the seemingly endless volatility in the U.S. stock market, it may surprise you to know that we have a …

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Retirement Checklist: Planning Today for the Tomorrow You Deserve

 “Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.”  – Alan Lakein …

Incomplete Non-Grantor (ING) Trusts – FAQs

What is an Incomplete Non-Grantor (ING) Trust? An ING trust is a trust you set up in which assets you …

The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022: What You Need to Know

The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (aka SECURE Act 2.0) recently passed the House (by a 414-5 margin, …

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Cybersecurity Best Practices: Staying Vigilant During the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

While following cybersecurity best practices is always important, there are often events that bring the importance of these measures back …

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How Should I React to Market Volatility?

After years of positive market performance, newer investors are seeing for the first time that markets do not go up …

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Puncturing Inflation

“We don’t really know what it is, we don’t really know what causes it, we don’t really know how to …

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Margin vs. Mortgage: What to Consider When Purchasing a Home

Most of us understand how getting a mortgage can help us to purchase a home. We use our personal funds …

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How Medical Professionals Can Build a Solid Financial Plan

The pandemic has been taking a grueling toll on medical professionals. According to a recent survey, more than 73% of …

What Corporate Executives Should Know About Their Equity Compensation

You work so hard to drive company performance, and your success and accomplishments provide additional compensation through your company’s equity-based …

When Is the Right Time to Hire a Financial Advisor?

Many people think you shouldn’t hire a financial advisor until you have accrued a great deal of assets.  However, that’s …

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What Are Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)?

All of today’s largest, blue-chip companies began as the small start-ups of yesterday. Some created entirely new industries, like Google …

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Pay Attention to How Your Accounts are Titled

Do you have sizeable jointly-held accounts with your spouse? Is your estate large enough that it could be subject to …

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What to Do If You Inherit an IRA Post SECURE-Act

Introduction If you inherited all or part of an individual retirement account (IRA) or a qualified retirement plan, you may …

Revocable Trusts vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What Is the Difference?

A trust is an ideal way for individuals to transfer assets either during life or after their passing. At a …

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Dow 36,000 Revisited

On October 1, 1999, in the midst of the tech stock mania of that era, James K. Glassman and Kevin …

The Case for Exit Planning & Why I Earned My Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) Credential

In my wealth management practice, I focus on helping business owners and corporate executives achieve quality of life and financial …