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Three Reasons Life Insurance Should be Part of Your Wealth Plan
As an investor with significant assets, it’s important to engage in wealth planning that addresses the broad range of your goals, needs, and preferences. One of the most versatile and…
Read MoreThis Financial Literacy Month, Teach Your Kids About Spending, Giving, & Investing
Written by Zac Beckerley, CFP®, Wealth Manager Teaching your kids about money is essential for many reasons. For starters, you want them to make smart financial decisions throughout their life.…
Read MoreCelebrating 5 Females at Merit During Women’s History Month, and Every Month
March is Women’s History Month and is a time to honor women’s contributions throughout history. At Merit, women represent more than 52% of the 200 employees, and that number is…
Read MoreTen Tips to Make Your Business Resolutions a Reality
Written by: Rick Kent, CEO/Founder This article was published by AdvisorPerspectives.com, to learn more, click here. Let’s look back at the lessons of the past year to inspire our resolutions for…
Read More5 Succession Planning Tips for Business Owners
Written by: Kay Lynn Mayhue | President Entrepreneurs pour their entire lives into building a successful business, devoting time, energy, and resources to establish a business in which they take…
Read MoreWealth Planning for Age 90, 100 – and Beyond
Thanks to medical technology advances, we’re living longer and in better health than ever. Some experts—like Harvard University Professor of Genetics David Sinclair, author of Lifespan: Why We Age—And Why…
Read MoreManaging Money as a Couple: A Male & Female Perspective
Money can be a divisive topic in relationships, but it doesn’t have to be. A recent survey from SunTrust Bank revealed that 35% of people blame finances for stress in…
Read MoreSupercharge Your Retirement
Unlock the full potential of your employer-sponsored retirement savings with these four powerful tips from Merit Wealth Manager Mark Fried, to supercharge your nest egg. Whether you’re just starting out,…
Read MoreThinking About Taking Social Security Benefits? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
By Robert Alexandrovic, CFP®, CFA®, CPWA®, Managing Partner Since the Social Security Act was signed into law in 1935, Americans entering their post-working years have relied on its monthly benefits…
Read More4 Easy Steps to Get Started with Your Taxes in 2024
At Merit, we understand the season of income tax preparation can go hand-in-hand with feelings of joy (when one receives that much-anticipated refund); result in surprises (when one discovers they…
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