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The Best Digital Privacy and Protection Strategies this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Co-Authored By Zach Mersberger, CFA®, AIF, CRPC, Managing Principal, Partner, Merit Financial Advisors, and Carmine Cicalese, Senior Partner Digital Privacy & Protection Today, cybercrime is...
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Coming, Are You Ready?

By Kurt Wiegert, CFP®, Wealth Manager and Partner, Merit Financial Advisors Medicare, the federal health insurance program for Americans ages 65 and older, covers more...
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September 2026 Market Update

Markets adjusted to a meaningful shift in September as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years, challenging the widely...
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Protecting What You’ve Built: A Risk Management Playbook for High-Net-Worth Individuals

By Adam Rauscher, Vice President of Insurance Services, Wealth Manager, Partner High-net-worth (HNW) individuals and households, defined as those with $3 to $20 million in...
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August 2026 Market Update

Markets continued to navigate competing signals in August as economic growth showed signs of slowing while inflation continued to ease. Despite concerns about softer job...
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Trump Accounts vs 529 Plans: Practical Advice for Parents Saving for College

By Mark Fried, Wealth Manager, Partner, Merit Financial Advisors College is expensive, but the real cost often extends beyond tuition alone. Those stroking the check...
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Merit Financial Advisors Partners with Bell Financial, Adding Second Office in Michigan

ATLANTA, GA – August 25, 2026 – Merit Financial Advisors (“Merit"), a Georgia-based financial advisory firm that specializes in financial planning and wealth management solutions...
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Social Security Strategies: How to Help Maximize Your Retirement Income

By Andrea Zoeller, CFP®, NSSA®, Area Director, Wealth Manager, Partner, Merit Financial Advisors Without Congressional action, significant reductions to Social Security are imminent. Most Americans...
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Sequence of Returns Risk: The Retirement Concern You’ve Never Heard Of

By Kate Redden, CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®, Vice President of Client Experience, Wealth Manager, Partner, and Brian Andrew, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer The strength of your...
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The Path to Financial Independence: Lessons Learned from Nearly Five Decades as a Financial Advisor

By Randy Kim, ChFC®, AIF®, Wealth Manager, Merit Financial Advisors In nearly five decades as a financial advisor, I have observed that despite significant changes...
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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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