Wealth Management
Rising Inflation and Interest Rates: What That Means for You
Written by: Caleb Tucker, CFA®, Director of Portfolio Strategy Mortgage interest rates hit an all-time high earlier this year, and while the numbers have quieted down a bit since then, all signs point to higher interest rates going forward. In fact, the Federal Reserve has already indicated that it plans to do six more interest…
Read MoreWhat To Do and Not To Do During Market Volatility
Written by Caleb Tucker, Director of Portfolio Strategy If you have any amount of money invested or you have been keeping up with the news, you probably get the feeling that markets have become more volatile and less predictable over the last few years. A myriad of factors contributed to this volatility, but the reasons…
Read MoreTax Efficiency: Your Ultimate Guide to Tax Deductions
Written by: Brian Martin, Wealth Manager Being “tax efficient” looks a little different for everyone. That said, there are always methods to ensure that you save on your taxes and get the most out of available deductions. In essence, being tax efficient simply means that you are aware of tax laws and know how to…
Read MoreHow Do Charitable Tax Deductions Work?
Written by: David Elder, Wealth Manager & Partner It is a question that millions of giving Americans ask around tax season. Fortunately, donating to charities and getting a tax write-off for it is not as complicated as it seems. That said, there are a few important rules you should know before filling out your taxes.…
Read MoreFinancial Planning as a Show of Love
We are in the season of two “special” days that deal with commitment. One of them, “Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day,” is about breaking a commitment. The other, Valentine’s Day, is about making a commitment to another person, at least in theory. Both can teach us something about commitment, accountability, and love for yourself and…
Read MoreCouples and Money: How to Better Your Finances Together
Written by: David Elder, Wealth Manager & Partner & Jennifer Mann, Relationship Manager & Financial Planning Coordinator It can be a challenge when you have two different lives merging into one. You each may have different morning routines, food preferences, and social habits. However, these differences become much starker when it comes to money. More…
Read MoreA Wall Around Your Wealth: The Importance of Asset Protection
Success can come with a major downside: It can make you a potential magnet for lawsuits—including frivolous and unfounded ones—and other attacks that can wreak havoc on your financial health and stability. Indeed, you may very well know someone in your life who has been sued. Maybe it was you! That means you’ve got to…
Read MoreMaking Financial Resolutions For the New Year
Written by: Stephen Frick, Wealth Manager & Partner While making New Year’s resolutions is a fun tradition that comes back around at the end of every calendar year, it’s not always a productive one. In fact, the vast majority of new year goals do not last the entire year, with roughly 80% of Americans failing…
Read More8 Year-End Financial Planning Tips
Decisions are best made with a little time for reflection, good information, and advice from experienced professionals and those with opinions you value. These final weeks of the year are a perfect time to take stock of your financial plan and make adjustments, as necessary, before the rush of the holidays and tax-filing deadlines next…
Read More3 Reasons to Make Financial Gifts to Family During the Holidays
The giving season is here, which makes it a good time to examine whether you should be giving financial gifts to family members now rather than later. If the answer is “yes,” then it is essential you examine the “how” and “why.”
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