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Why Building a Smart Financial Plan Will Prepare You for Your Second Home

By Trey Grissom, CFP®, Branch Director, Partner, Merit Financial Advisors If you’re thinking of buying a second home for investment purposes or for your own...
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June 2026 Market Update

In our June 2026 market update, Merit Financial Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, breaks down the key forces shaping today’s market outlook, including...
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How High-Net-Worth Families Can Raise Financially Literate Children

By David Elder, CFP®, CEPA®, Wealth Manager, Partner, Merit Financial Advisors While Generation Z is referred to as “digital natives”, unfortunately, they are less likely...
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Maximizing Retirement Income: Advanced Strategies for High-Net-Worth Retirees

By Kris Maksimovich, CPFA®, CRC®, CRPC®, Wealth Manager and Partner and Chris Powers Chris Powers, CFP®, AEP®, Wealth Manager and Partner Retirement is on everyone’s...
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May 2026 Market Update

In our May 2026 market update, Merit Financial Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, discusses the key forces shaping today’s market environment, including persistent...
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How High-Net-Worth Families Can Use 529 Plans to Build Their Legacy

By Andrea Zoeller, CFP®, NSSA®, Wealth Manager and Partner, Merit Financial Advisors College savings plans, or 529s, are increasingly popular as a tax-free method to...
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Q1 2026 Economic and Market Overview

By Brian Andrew, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer The first quarter of 2026 was defined by a sharp transition in market leadership and a meaningful increase...
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Investing with Intention: Aligning Your Wealth with Your Personal Values

By Kate Redden, CFP®, ChFC®, CKA® Vice President of Client Experience, Wealth Manager, Partner Merit Financial Advisors Money is one of the most powerful tools...
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Beyond Tax Day: Mid-Year Tax Planning Opportunities

By Michele Hammann, CPA, PFS™, CVA, Regional Vice President, Partner, Merit Financial Advisors Many investors think tax planning happens only once a year, but the...
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Cease-Fire – Pause Or More?

By Brian Andrew, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer Summary: 10-point plan not likely where we land. Markets are reacting favorably to the hold on hostilities, stocks...
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The Hidden Wealth Within: How Banks Can Unlock Virtual Growth Through Existing Relationships

As branch traffic declines and digital adoption rises, many community and regional banks face a difficult question: how do we continue to grow when new...
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They Didn’t Need a Partner. That’s Exactly Why They Chose One. 

How SSC CPA + Advisors Strengthened Its Model Without Compromise by strategically partnering with Merit Financial Advisors. Most firms wait until they have to make a decision....

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