By Kelley Muhsemann Marketing Manager As you navigate through the different phases of life, your financial needs and priorities undergo significant transformations. From adolescence to retirement, each stage presents unique challenges and opportunities. One of the keys to financial stability and success lies in recognizing and adapting to these changing circumstances. As a fee-only financial...Read More
Investing can be an incredibly rewarding journey, offering the potential for financial growth and long-term security. However, navigating the investment landscape without proper guidance or awareness of potential pitfalls can lead to financial setbacks that could have been avoided. Many investors, whether they’re beginners or seasoned veterans, often find themselves making the same critical errors....Read More
By Ronald W. Rogé, MS, CFP® Chairman & CEO “I am sorry Dave. I am afraid I can’t do that,” HAL calmly says to Dr. David Bowman who is locked out of his spaceship, in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). If you have been watching or listening to the news media these past...Read More
By Kelley Muhsemann Marketing Manager As a high-income earner, protecting and preserving your financial resources requires a comprehensive approach. Your strategy might encompass various legal, financial, and personal considerations, as well as both proactive strategies and reactive precautions. Outlined below are several key actions and practical steps that must be taken so you can safeguard...Read More
By Steven M. Rogé, MBA, CFP®, AIF® Chief Investment Officer Within the 130 pages of the SECURE 2.0 Act, a small section can be found that outlines one’s ability to use a 529 plan for more than just educational expenses. This section strengthens the benefits of contributing to a 529 plan, but this time the...Read More
Naming Beneficiaries on Retirement Accounts Under the SECURE Act An interview with Katherine A. Southard, Esq. On December 20, 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, and then on December 29, 2022, the SECURE 2.0 Act (the Act) was signed into law, creating major changes for IRA Beneficiaries. More...Read More
By Steven M. Rogé, MBA, CFP®, AIF® Chief Investment Officer This time last week Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was the 14th largest banking institution in America with a market cap well over $10 billion. SVB was widely considered the darling of banks over the past decade with deposit growth surpassing nearly every other regional bank....Read More
By Kelley Muhsemann Marketing Manager The National Retail Federation estimates that 52% of American’s plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, and the average consumer will spend $192.80, totaling nearly $25.9 billion in gifts. When you think about romance, personal finance is rarely what comes to mind. But whether you celebrate or not, Valentine’s Day...Read More
By Kelley Muhsemann Marketing Manager The Secure 2.0 Act was signed into law on December 29, 2022, and is designed to improve retirement savings options. The Act gives retirees 72 and under an extra year before having to withdraw money from their retirement accounts, but the updates can also benefit pre-retirees. Here’s what you need...Read More
