Celebrating tax-smart wealth advisory to keep more of what you’ve earned and invest with confidence.
Celebrating tax-smart wealth advisory to keep more of what you’ve earned and invest with confidence.
What if your charitable giving could go further, without asking you to give more? For many retirees, that choice exists. They just don’t realize it. Consider a common hypothetical situation. A retiree gives $1,000 every month to their church—$12,000 a year. The giving is consistent and meaningful. The money comes from their checking account, funded…
Many investors have been taught a simple rule for retirement income: “Never touch your principle. Just live off the dividends and interest.“ On the surface, that sounds responsible—even conservative. And for decades, dividend-focused strategies have felt like a clean, disciplined way to generate income without “selling anything.” But there’s a quiet misunderstanding baked into this…
Why performance alone doesn’t equal a tax-smart investment strategy If you’ve been saving and investing for decades, chances are you’ve done many things right. But as retirement comes into focus, there’s a question many investors never stop to ask: Do I actually have a portfolio—or just a collection of investments? At a glance, the two…
by John Garvey, Jr., CPA/PFS March 11, 2026 For many investors, taxes can be one of the largest, yet least visible, expenses over a lifetime. Understanding how to minimize these taxes with strategic “asset location” can significantly improve investment returns—without requiring any changes to your asset allocation or risk tolerance. Asset location is a tax-efficient…
Rebalancing keeps a diversified portfolio aligned with its targets by trimming outperformers and adding to underperformers. Focus Partners’ Chief Investment Officer of Systematic Strategies Kevin Grogan shares how this strategy can help mitigate risk, maintain discipline, and help investors stay focused on long-term goals, rather than short-term market swings. When markets move sharply, whether up…
The U.S. strikes on Iranian targets mark a significant military escalation and raise the risk of a broader regional conflict, adding to an already strained geopolitical backdrop shaped by strategic competition, energy security concerns, and recurring instability. The seriousness of this development should not be understated. At the same time, it does not represent a fundamental shift…
Key Points Divorce finalization often brings relief and a sense of closure. However, while it feels like one chapter is ending, it also marks the beginning of a critical transition period. From a financial standpoint, this is not the time to sit back and reflect. Implementation of your agreement is as important as the agreement itself. Many legal documents and accounts need immediate attention to protect your assets…
One of the most important decisions you’ll make during estate planning is choosing who will serve as your trustee after you pass away. For many families, the instinct is to choose a spouse, sibling, or trusted friend. On the surface, this feels natural. Who better to handle your affairs than someone who knows you best? However, I’ve worked with thousands of clients and reviewed numerous estate plans. I’ve seen the…
One of the most overlooked portfolio risks tied to career success is concentrated stock from equity awards. Thoughtful planning helps preserve flexibility and protect long-term goals.
This article shares proactive steps you can take to integrate health care planning into your retirement strategy.
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