Most people with a concentrated stock position know they should diversify. What they do not know is how to do it without handing a large chunk to the IRS. In this article, Chuck Bender walks through how a net unrealized appreciation strategy (NUA) combined with a donor-advised fund helped one client retire comfortably without an unnecessary tax hit. If you are sitting on a large position in a single stock, this is worth a read.
Ladies, maximize your benefits with these 3 smart Social Security timing tips—plan now, retire stronger!
By Graham Ewing, CFP®, MBA, Director of Financial Planning Standards A couple came to our office not long ago with a straightforward goal: make sure they were ready to retire. The husband was considering retiring soon, the wife planned to…
Most couples have one spouse who handles the finances. And for years, maybe decades, that works just fine. Until it doesn't. When the financially savvy spouse passes away, the surviving spouse is often left with scattered accounts, unknown passwords, and…
Ready to make 2026 your most tax-smart year yet? Our latest article discusses 10 practical steps to help you reduce your tax liability, maximize savings, and plan with confidence
Have you ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes at a financial advisory firm? We believe you should know exactly what our process looks like before you decide to work with us. In this video, Drew and Maddie pull…
Roger shares a powerful story of the moment he was reminded why financial planning is about so much more than your account balance; it's about the life you want to live.
By Madison Bennett, CFP®, CFT-I™ As the year winds down, most people think about holiday plans, travel, and preparing for the new year. But there’s an often-overlooked opportunity hiding in plain sight—a year-end financial clean-up can streamline your life, save…
By Madison Bennett, CFP®, CFT-I™ As the holidays approach, many of us focus on what to buy, what to cook, and what to plan, but not always on why we spend the way we do. Thanksgiving offers more than just…
By Madison Bennett, CFP®, CFT-I™ As fall approaches, so does one of the most important financial planning deadlines for retirees: Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). If you are age 73 or older (or inherited a retirement account), you may be required…