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SECURE Act 2.0 Includes New Provision On Special Needs Trusts
Experts estimate there are more than 44 million people with disabilities in the U.S., representing 13.4% of the population.1 Many parents of children with disabilities choose to establish a special needs trust. This can help provide...
Read MoreWhat's Your Plan When Plans Change?
"The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley." -Robert Burns What should you do if a plan you made isn't working out? Let's look at how Exit Planning can position business owners to successfully adjust to changing...
Read More7 Steps to Exit Planning Success
All business owners eventually exit their businesses, by choice, death, or otherwise—no matter how successful, powerful, or high growth they are. And like building a successful business, a successful business exit is often the...
Read MoreThe Psychology of Love and Money
Money can be a touchy subject, especially regarding our closest relationships. Whether we like it or not, finance plays an integral role in our partnerships, families, and friendships. So, how can we foster healthy attitudes and...
Read MoreRules and Regulation Changes That Could Impact Your Finances in 2024
In the ever-evolving financial landscape, staying informed about the latest changes and potential implications for your retirement savings is crucial. Shifts in retirement regulations define 2024, and we’re committed to keeping...
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Where Do You Begin?
Planning for a successful future can seem overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you make time? Which questions should you ask? Today, we'll present a process that can help you organize your thoughts and put you on a path toward a...
Read MoreThe Big Game Indicator and Other Unusual Economic Theories
It’s a fun time of year for football fans. The NFL playoffs are starting, and the Big Game is just around the corner. While football fans will tune in for the matchups, commercials, and Usher’s Big Game halftime show, you...
Read MoreHiring a Professional President
As a business owner, is it a good idea to hire a "professional president" to keep various managers focused? Today, we'll present some potential benefits of a professional company president. Shepherding Success Successful...
Read MoreMajor Tax Changes Looming: Are You Ready?
With the start of the new year, we wanted to discuss a topic that will likely garner attention throughout 2024: the potential sunsetting of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2025. Although some of the provisions within the TCJA are...
Read MoreDon't Armchair Quarterback Your Exit
"How hard can planning my exit really be? I already made it valuable, so all I need to do is find someone to buy it for what I want, right?" If you've ever watched a professional football game, you might be familiar with the...
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Business Family
Many business owners eventually reach a crossroads where their families want them to slow down and take it easy, even if they aren't ready to. This can be even more challenging if, as one business owner put it, you "feel more...
Read MoreWhat to Know When Your Child Turns 18
Your Child is Turning 18: Handling Healthcare, Academics, and Finances Together As your child blows out the candles on their 18th birthday, you may still see your baby girl or boy. But in the eyes of the law your child is considered a...
Read More2023 Recap and 2024 Outlook: Key Events and What May Be in Store
As we get ready to turn the page on 2023 and welcome the new year with all its possibilities, we’d like to take some time to reflect on the year that was—the notable events, trends, and developments that defined our...
Read MoreSaying Goodbye Without Leaving
For many business owners, the business is more than a means to make money—it's a part of their identity and a link to the past. This can make the idea of leaving it, and committing to the planning required to leave it...
Read MoreTechnology Guide for Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or any other form of dementia, this can be an extremely challenging time. While promising new treatments are developing and research continues, a cure remains elusive....
Read More10 Financial Missteps to Avoid During a Divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful life events. Even the most amicable splits can be complicated and emotionally draining. We likely all know couples who have gone through divorce, and it can be a trying time for everyone involved....
Read MoreReducing Taxes Via Exit Planning
Yeah, I'm the taxman. And you're working for no one but me. -George Harrison Selling your business comes with major tax implications. You likely don't want to pay any more than the minimum in taxes when you sell. With planning,...
Read MorePreparing for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Sunset at the End of 2025
While we haven’t yet said goodbye to 2023, it’s not too early to begin thinking about any tax changes that may be on the horizon. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 was designed to overhaul the federal tax code by...
Read More10 Ideas for a Virtual Holiday Party
Many of us have adapted to a world with remote team members and back-to-back Zoom calls with customers spread across the country, which certainly has its benefits. Nevertheless, one drawback is the difficulty of getting together in...
Read MoreTaking Fate Into Your Own Hands
Business owners are used to having control. But some things are uncontrollable, and without a plan, those uncontrollable things can create negative consequences that reverberate. Consider the story of a fictional but...
Read MoreThe Impact of SECURE 2.0 in 2024 and Beyond
SECURE 2.0: Changes Going Into Effect in 2024 Passed in 2019, the SECURE Act was the most substantial retirement legislation in over a decade. It contained important changes designed to help investors save more and be better prepared...
Read MoreA Year-End Financial Checklist
Time to Think About Year-End Financial Strategies As we roll into fall and the fourth quarter, now is a good time to pause and reflect on proactive ways to set up your finances for 2024. Economically speaking, we are now in a much...
Read MoreAI's Role in Shaping Our Tomorrow: A Look Ahead
While artificial intelligence (AI) is making headlines today, the concept of "thinking machines" can be traced back to ancient philosophers and mathematicians. The phrase artificial intelligence was first used in the mid-20th century,...
Read MoreTop 10 Questions High Net Worth Individuals Ask About Social Security
Social Security, the program you may have spent a lifetime paying into, is designed to offer stability, supplemental income, and other valuable benefits that can play a role in your overall financial strategy after you retire. We've...
Read MoreUnderstanding the September Effect: What It Is and Why It Happens
If you ask the average investor which month is the most volatile for the stock market, they will probably say October. It's a reasonable answer, but it's incorrect. Despite October's reputation for market-defining events like the...
Read MoreDon't Get Hooked: A Guide to Recognizing and Avoiding Phishing
As financial professionals, we understand how vital it is to safeguard your personal and financial information. Unfortunately, in our increasingly digital world, cybersecurity risks, such as phishing attacks, have become a prevalent...
Read MoreDiversifying Your Business Success
Running a successful business that generates wealth is incredibly satisfying. If there's a downside to it, it's that much of that wealth is generally illiquid, unless you sell the business or invest outside of your business. ...
Read MoreFour Good Questions to Ask Yourself
A big part of being a successful business owner is your ability to ask questions. This innate curiosity allows your business to thrive, adjust, and evolve. It's also a good way to begin planning for a successful future outside the...
Read MoreAddressing Disagreements Among Co-Owners
When you co-own a business, you likely don’t go into it thinking, “One day, we may loathe each other.” But over time, goals, ambitions, and the economy itself can change, creating strife among co-owners. And it...
Read MoreBusiness Planning Is Relationship Building
Planning for a successful future can seem like an event—a thing you do in the course of business. However, in many cases, this planning is much more like a relationship: with your loved ones who rely on you, with your employees,...
Read MoreControlling the Uncontrollable Parts of Ownership
A common tragedy for business owners is facing a life-changing event, such as a sudden death or illness that devastates the business, without a plan. While these events may seem uncontrollable in the moment, the good news is that with...
Read MoreHow to be Confident Amid Change
One of the biggest changes your business will inevitably experience is a transfer of responsibilities. Transferring important responsibilities to someone else can be exciting and nerve-wracking. Whether you’re transferring...
Read MoreHow to Clarify Your Brilliant Processes
Many successful business owners are successful because they think about things differently than most people. Others may recognize your personal brilliance and say to themselves, “I wish I could understand how she does it...
Read MoreDealing With Outside Expectations of Your Wealth
As a successful business owner, the people closest to you likely rely heavily on you. They may also have expectations regarding your wealth. Your plans for how you’ll disperse your wealth, and the expectations others may have,...
Read MoreHow to Identify Internal Next-Level Managers
Next-level managers are an integral part of planning for a successful future. They can come from inside or outside of the company, and you often have a choice about where you find them.Many business owners want to install next-level...
Read MoreWorking Through A Co-Owners Death
The death of a co-owner is a tragedy for many reasons. For many co-owned businesses, co-owners are also close friends. What makes the suffering worse is when the death of a co-owner hurts the business in the months and years after the...
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Do Everything
Why You Shouldn’t Do EverythingWhen you started your business, you might have done a lot of the heavy lifting alone. It’s something to be proud of. As businesses grow, they tend to become more complex. Many business...
Read MoreWhat’s the Point of Asset Protection?
As a successful business owner, you know how important asset protection is. However, many business owners look past an important question when protecting their assets: “Why am I doing this?” A cursory glance at that...
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