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Wealth Planning
2018 Tax Planning: 10 Steps to Take Now
With the new tax law, year-round holistic tax planning and a sound understanding of your income and deductions can help you identify opportunities and strategies…More
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Cybersecurity After Equifax
The combination of big-data techniques and massive data breaches means that all consumers, especially the wealthy, are at risk for targeted and sophisticated attacks on…More
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Fourth Quarter 2017 Insight
It may seem like investing is akin to gambling. Although luck certainly plays a role when it comes to investing, we believe skill determines long-term…More
Wealth Planning
Understanding the New Qualified Business Income Deduction
The new deduction for Qualified Business Income, also known as pass-through income, is one of the most complicated provisions of the tax act. Ray Edwards…More
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Optimizing Your Mortgage Under the New Tax Law
The tax act cuts the amount of home loan interest you can deduct from your income taxes. Should you still get a home loan? Wealth…More
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What Grandparents Need to Know About Paying for College
The gift of higher education is one that can have a long-lasting impact on your grandchild’s future. But what’s the best way to go about…More
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What’s Next After Early Success?
Reaching financial success from your hard work at a young age may leave you feeling a bit lost. Learn how to set a new vision…More
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Congress Passes Tax Overhaul for 2018
Congress moved at a swift pace to deliver a tax overhaul bill to President Donald Trump. The House of Representatives and Senate made a number…More
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4 Things to Think About Before Retiring from the C-Suite
For top executives, thinking about what you will do in your later years is essential to having a sound financial plan and being emotionally prepared…More
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Foundational Elements: Speculator or Investor?
Investors hold U.S. equities expecting periods of low returns. Speculators tend to operate under FOMO, the fear of missing out. Read how Sir Isaac Newton…More
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The Key to Giving Illiquid Stock
Donating illiquid stock and other assets is a great way to support your favorite charities and save taxes. But it’s more complicated than giving public…More
Wealth Planning
Making It On Your Own: Insurance
Even when you have it all figured out, life can throw you a curveball. That’s why insurance is important to minimize the impact of the…More
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