By Michael Torney, J.D., CFP®, LL.M., CEPA After a business owner has completed an enterprise value assessment and gone through the protect stage, it’s time to evaluate whether to build the business. Two ways an owner can…
By Michael Torney, J.D., CFP®, LL.M., CEPA After a business owner has completed an enterprise value assessment, it’s time for action. One of the first steps to increasing value is to protect what you have already built…
By Michael Torney, Moneta Partner Sudden wealth can change relationships. Navigating the financial, legal, and tax nuances is easy by comparison. There’s often a clear path forward – or at least a few objectively good…
By Michael Torney, Moneta Partner Stepping into sudden wealth can be both exciting and overwhelming. It brings so many possibilities along with so many questions to ask and decisions to make. You want to enjoy…
By Michael Torney, J.D., CFP®, LL.M., CEPA Business owners face a unique challenge that most employees or sales contractors do not. Their lifestyle is funded by their business yet most of their net worth is tied up…
By Michael Torney, J.D., CFP®, LL.M., CEPA Sudden wealth can lead families to feel overwhelmed by the decisions in front of them. What immediate financial actions do I need to take? Should I help family and friends…
By Michael Torney, J.D., CFP®, LL.M., CEPA When people start a company, it’s impossible to predict events that could affect it 10 or 15 years in the future. But after working together many years to…
Physicians often seek opportunities to supplement their retirement savings and defer taxes beyond their traditional retirement plans, such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b). Physicians can have the opportunity to earn 1099 income through independent…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. I have advised many business owners on the tax implications of various financial planning areas. The area that has the single largest impact on the financial success of an entrepreneur is…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Founders of small businesses have many tax benefits while running their business. They also may qualify for some tax advantages when selling the business. Certain kinds of company stock have…
By Michael Torney, J.D., CFP®, LL.M., CEPA Many business owners assume their business is more valuable than it actually is. One of the biggest reasons? Key man risk. Key man risk is the concept that a business is…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M., CEPA So, you’ve started thinking about exiting the business. It happens to every owner at some point. We spend so much time building the business and running the business. But at some…
By Wesley Sebacher, CFP®, CAIA® As a physician, you’ve dedicated a significant amount of time and resources toward your education and career. Now, you may be thinking about how to secure your children’s educational future. College…
By Wesley Sebacher, CFP®, CAIA® Charitable giving and philanthropy provide physicians with an opportunity to make a significant impact on their communities and the world at large. As medical professionals, you possess unique skills and resources…
Markets continue to be noisy this week – as they digest market jitters at the end of last week (when the SPX fell by the most in one week – 1.6%, since October, and lost…
By Wesley Sebacher, CFP®, CAIA® Disability insurance is a critical component of financial planning for physicians. Physicians invest years of their lives and significant financial resources in their career, and their ability to earn an income…
Aoifinn Devitt – Chief Global Market Strategist It brought tears of joy, and highway tailbacks for hours. Monday’s total lunar eclipse was an almost spiritual experience for those lucky enough to be in its path,…
Chris Kamykowski, CFA, CFP® – Head of Investment Strategy and ResearchTim Side, CFA – Investment Strategist Monthly Observations Upward Momentum Continues for Markets A resilient economy continued to support all markets with the labor market…
by Trent Rieger, Associate Investment Analyst All-time highs, brand new spot ETFs, and an upcoming halving has Bitcoin continuing to make headlines, sparking curiosity in those with fear of missing out (“FOMO”). Both speculation and…
By Wesley Sebacher, CFP®, CAIA® Life insurance is an essential financial tool for physicians, as it provides a safety net for families in the event of untimely death. Physicians often have unique financial needs and earning…
By Michael Torney, CFP®, J.D., LL.M. Most owners work constantly to build their businesses. They are always seeking to find new customers, increase revenues and maximize profits. Yet, many don’t know how much their business is…
By Wesley Sebacher, CFP®, CAIA® Debt management is a crucial aspect of financial wellness for physicians. You have invested a significant amount of time and money in your education and training, accompanied by the high…
ST. LOUIS — March 6, 2024 — Moneta, a 100% partner-owned Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) firm, announces the addition of Amy Hiett and Mike Walsh as Partners. The team formerly known as Juniper Wealth Advisors…