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Planning for the future isn’t just about creating a will or setting up a trust (though that’s a good start). It can also be about helping to ensure a trusted individual carries out your wishes once you’re gone. This person, known as the executor of the estate, plays a critical role in manag …

Alternative investments are any investments other than traditional stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents. Ultra high net worth investors may choose to utilize these instruments to strengthen the diversity of their portfolios, potentially gaining more opportunities for growth and improved risk …

Get ready to tackle 2026 with this month-by-month financial task list. We’ve also included important dates so you won’t miss key deadlines. Download the checklist today to get started.  

If you’re looking to build wealth, generate income, or add balance to your portfolio, understanding securities is a smart place to start. These financial assets—whether stocks, bonds, or something more complex—play a key role in most investment strategies. You can buy, sell, or trade them, …

Building a business that’s truly valuable takes more than hard work and good timing. It’s about creating something that can thrive, adapt, and grow—with or without you at the helm.  Whether you’re planning for a future sale or succession or simply want to build long-term value, it’s importa …

As a business owner, you already know your company has value. It supports your lifestyle, pays your employees, and provides products or services your clients rely on. But here’s the big question: If someone asked you today what your business is worth, could you give them a confident answer? …

Many business owners assume their exit path will be a sale to a third party. In fact, some entrepreneurs start their businesses with the goal of finding a larger buyer, selling the business, and moving on to their next business idea. A cash sale can definitely draw business owners toward th …

As a source of retirement income, the 401(k) is second in popularity only to Social Security, and it has the potential to generate strong returns. In fact, nearly 10% of American adults qualify as millionaires largely due to their retirement savings.[1] But here’s the catch: With rising cos …

It’s tempting to think of retirement planning as the ultimate do-it-yourself project. After all, you’ve probably already started your journey by enrolling in an employer-provided 401(k) or setting up an individual retirement plan account. At some point, though, it’s a good idea to ditch the …

Employer-sponsored retirement plans can provide significant tax advantages, and some strategies require precise planning to manage your savings effectively. One powerful option is the net unrealized appreciation (NUA) strategy, which can potentially save you tens of thousands in taxes if ex …

Planning for the future isn’t just about creating a will or setting up a trust (though that’s a good start). It can also be about helping to ensure a trusted individual carries out your wishes once you’re gone. This person, known as the executor of the estate, plays a critical role in manag …

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that can play a valuable role in a charitable giving strategy—popular for its tax efficiency, flexibility, and simplicity. This resource can help you determine if a DAF could be worth considering as a useful addition to your overall …

The end of the year offers an ideal opportunity to look both forward and backward—reflecting on recent achievements while setting goals for the upcoming months. For many people, it’s also a time to review their finances and identify charitable moves that can help lower their tax bill.  If y …

No single strategy works forever, but you also don’t want to change your approach every time the markets shift slightly. How does investing work – not just for a season or a year or two, but for a lifetime? Time is a major factor when it comes to successful investing.

COVID-19 caused an economic shockwave that we’ll feel for a long time. Nonprofits, from large global networks to the local churches, have been hit hard, too. In a recent survey of 110 nonprofits, 80% of them said revenue had fallen across the board.

By Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist We’ve been hearing many of the same myths over and over, yet we don’t think they are the big worry that the media and many make them out to be. These are legitimate concerns and have many investors worried, but we think the chances of them becoming l …

What a year it has been for equity investors in 2025. It was anything but smooth or easy, but stocks have once again rewarded those who showed patience and looked to the long term during times of volatility and unease. On a total return basis, the S&P 500 has an outside chance at a 20% …

In the latest episode of Carson’s Take 5, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, break down the mixed signals coming from the U.S. economy, exploring why recent data can feel confusing and what it really says about growth, jobs, and rece …

After peaking on October 28 and seeing a more than 5% mild pullback into late November, the S&P 500 moved back to new all-time highs on Thursday of last week. A positive reaction to the Federal Reserve (Fed) cutting rates sparked the recent rally (more on that below), but it is importan …