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Wealth Planning Commentary – May 5, 2025

Congressional Budget and Tax Update The proposed federal budget and its potential implications are currently a focal point in Washington. Ongoing discussions in Congress center on the future of the

Wealth Planning Commentary – April 28, 2025

Creating Peace of Mind During Volatility The markets feel relatively calm compared to early April, and it is easy to become complacent. However, it remains more likely than not that

Wealth Planning Commentary – April 21, 2025

Seeking Stability with Annuities Amid this year’s market volatility, certain high-net-worth individuals and families who have historically been comfortable with risk are shifting their behavior. Some are now expressing increased

Wealth Planning Commentary – April 14, 2025

Volatile Times: Tax Loss Harvesting, 529 Plans, and Risk Tolerance Many investors have sold positions over the past few weeks to lock in capital losses. It’s important to distinguish capital

Wealth Planning Commentary – April 7, 2025

Downturn Wealth Planning Threats and Opportunities The market is in a correction and flirting with bear market territory.  Given this environment, assessing potential risks and taking advantage of planning opportunities

Wealth Planning Commentary – March 31, 2025

Rising Costs, Roth IRAs, and Social Security Expectations With inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty this year, building a buffer for rising costs may be wise. To prepare for a potential

Wealth Planning Commentary – March 24, 2025

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Update FinCEN has removed the requirement for U.S. companies and persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act, effective March 2,

Wealth Planning Commentary – March 17, 2025

Managing Your Plan Amid Inflation Shifts February inflation data was released last week, showing signs of stabilization. Consumer prices were up 2.8% in February from a year earlier, per the

Wealth Planning Commentary – March 10, 2025

Staying Ahead of Volatility Even with seemingly stable economic data and company fundamentals, there’s an undercurrent of fear and uncertainty that may lead to further market volatility. It’s important to

Wealth Planning Commentary – March 3, 2025

IRS Layoffs During Tax Season The administration’s cost-reduction plan has led to IRS staff layoffs, affecting approximately 6,700 employees right in the middle of tax season. The new DOGE cuts