Estate Planning

Even if you have substantial savings that will see you through your retirement years, you still need to make sure you are getting the most for your money. While federal taxes will follow you wherever you go (even if you retire overseas), your state tax home will depend on the primary state(s) in which you…

Written By: Tony Pitzer, CFP® No one is ever prepared for the passing of a loved one. Even when family members have time to say goodbye, the pain isn’t lessened. We’re always left reminiscing about our time spent with them, and then doing our best to be strong in a future without them. As difficult…

Written By: Emily Boothroyd, Wealth Manager The uncertainty prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged individuals to reframe their perspective on many aspects of life and reach a level of self-reflection that they may have never considered before. This is true to mental and physical health, as well as financial health. In all aspects of…

Here’s an uncomfortable truth you need to accept: Someday—hopefully in the very distant future—you are going to die. The good news: You can make that moment easier on your heirs by taking a few simple steps. One of the best ways, financially, to prepare now for that time is to choose a person to be…

Estate planning—the process for how you transfer your wealth to heirs and others—can be very important for anyone who wants to be certain that their loved ones are adequately provided for and taken care of. When done well, estate planning aims both to allow you to pass on your assets as you see fit, and…