Author: Brian Wiedermann

Beyond the 4% Rule: Why There is No Perfect Retirement Rule

For many high earners approaching retirement, the appeal of “doing it yourself” is understandable. You’ve built wealth through discipline, intelligence, and hard work. You’re comfortable with complexity. And the financial world offers no shortage of tidy rules that seem to promise clarity: Read more…

How to Choose an Executor or Trustee for Your Estate

Creating an estate plan is one of the most impactful ways to protect your wealth, honor your wishes, and provide clarity for your loved ones. But even the most thoughtful plan can fall short if the right person—or team—isn’t in place to carry it out. Read more…

Paying for College the Right Way: FAFSA Tips and Financial Planning Strategies for Affluent Families

It’s a story countless families know too well. You’ve been diligently saving for years, balancing college contributions with retirement goals, and feeling confident that you’ve done everything right to confidently fund your child’s college education without upsetting the fruit basket too much. Read more…

Monsanto Employees, Here’s What to Do with Your Bayer Merger Payout

In the midst of any merger, it can be hard to see past the near term. Changes to organizational structure, culture, and roles and responsibilities are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Read more…

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