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Active vs. Passive Investing: Why "Boring" Investment Strategies Are Better

It’s a common debate in the investment world. Which is better—active or passive investing? Read more…

How Much Do Wealth Management Services Cost?

Trusting someone with the important task of guiding your financial plan isn’t easy. Add the sometimes-questionable and potentially biased fee structures of some financial institutions, it’s no wonder potential clients often come to me skeptical of costs in their search for an advisor. Read more…

Will the U.S. Election Affect Stock Market Returns?

With election season heating up, debates on what a Republican or Democratic victory could mean for the stock market are intensifying, too. Read more…

What Are Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and How Do They Work?

Employers grant restricted stock units (RSUs) for various reasons: outstanding performance, tenure, company milestones, or simply as a token of appreciation to drive employee retention, but often there is minimal guidance on what these are or how to build them into your financial plan to maximize Read more…

Broker-Dealers vs. Registered Investment Advisors (RIA): What’s the Difference and Which is Better for You?

When you start thinking about hiring a financial advisor, there are an overwhelming number of questions to ask. Read more…

Wealth Strategies to Consider and Avoid During a High Interest Rate Environment

It’s hard to escape how high interest rates are dominating the economic and financial news cycle these days. Sustained higher interest rates have been paired with high inflation, focusing media coverage on negatives like a higher bill at the grocery store or the impact on the housing market and Read more…

AI & Financial Planning: Human Experience in the Digital Age

It’s difficult to escape media about how artificial intelligence (AI) is the next big advancement in technology. It’s disrupting industries across the globe with a pace of advancement that is well ahead of our ability to grasp full impacts. It’s left many people wondering how it will infiltrate Read more…

Maximizing Retirement Savings: Which Accounts to Max Out and In What Order

Navigating the landscape of retirement savings can be complex, especially for high earners with sizeable assets and significant retirement goals. Read more…

A Guide to Estate Planning Considerations for Digital Assets

By definition, an estate plan is a set of legal documents that dictates how you’d like your assets to be transferred upon your death or incapacitation. When you think of assets that need to be considered under an estate plan, you likely default to thinking about traditional assets like homes, cars, Read more…

Planning for Retirement: 10 Steps to Take in Your 60s

If your 20-year-old self could see you now, they may not believe that retirement is finally within reach. Read more…

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