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Is it Worth Paying a Wealth Manager?

The wealth management industry currently has assets under management (AUM) above $100 trillion. That number is estimated to reach $145 trillion by 2025. More and more high net worth Individuals (HNIs) — people with investible assets over $1 million — are trusting their financial planning to Read more…

8 Money Mistakes High Earners Should Avoid

You've probably seen media reports of successful business owners or celebrities facing financial challenges and wondered how that could happen. It may be surprising that they've gone through bankruptcy or foreclosure, but it turns out that people with high income can be just as susceptible to Read more…

How do Financial Planners Get Paid?

Carefully planning your financial future helps you meet goals and provide for loved ones and future generations. However, choosing the right types of investments, insuring your livelihood and possessions appropriately, minimizing tax liabilities, and crafting an estate plan can be difficult without Read more…

High Income, High Debt: How to Stay Ahead of Your Finances

Earning capacity and money management skills don't always go hand-in-hand. If you're a high earner with high levels of debt, you aren't alone, but there are key steps you should be taking to get on the path to financial independence. Once you understand your comprehensive financial picture, the Read more…

What is a Financial Independence Analysis?

When can I retire? Can I afford to send my child to a good college? Will I be able to take the trip to Italy with my parents which they still can? Read more…

How to Transition to Retirement

Related Episode We all find some degree of our purpose and identity in the work we do. As we contemplate a potentially near-term transition into retirement, it’s natural to understand the importance of being sure you’re financially ready. However, it is equally important to ensure that you are Read more…

Helping Adult Children Get Financially Stable: The New Generational Wealth

Ensuring our children become financially stable doesn’t always mean that we leave them everything needed to have a cozy life. Generational wealth most often comes from helping them establish themselves, wander out into the world, and learn to thrive. Read more…

What is the Debt Ceiling & What Does the Current Debate Mean for My Investments?

It’s hard to imagine a time when the United States felt new, small, or untested. We take the bonds and securities issued multiple times a week these days for granted, but just over 100 years ago, you may be surprised to know that every single debt issued was directly authorized by congress. Read more…

The Importance of Managing Your Non Profit Financial Assets

Being involved with a non-profit organization likely means you're driven by a strong sense of passion and purpose. However, have you ever paused and considered that overseeing your non-profit's financial assets is equally vital to your success as the mission you advocate for? Read more…

How Does a Prenup Work and Should You Get One?

Marriage is an exciting time for anyone, but special considerations exist for high-net-worth individuals. Real financial concerns are common: Should you consider combining finances after marriage? What sort of debt are you each bringing into the marriage? If you have more money, how will you manage Read more…