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by Kevin Ward CFP® – Advisor I recently wrote a blog post about Buy-Sell Agreements and why they are an important planning tool for business owners. Another contingency plan scenario that requires additional planning is…
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By Sarah Bishop, Retirement Plan Advisor – Learn more about our Retirement Plan Service The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced increases to retirement plan limits for tax year 2024. These cost-of-living adjustments were published on Wednesday,…
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Investment Team Click here to download the PDF Monthly Observations No Calendar Effect This Time October was a challenging month for investors as both stocks and bonds fell lower. While markets initially looked through the…
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Business owners are used to having control. But some things are uncontrollable, and without a plan, those uncontrollable things can create negative consequences that reverberate. Consider the story of a fictional but representative business owner…
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By Aoifinn Devitt, CFP® – Chief Investment Officer October turned out to be a little spooky after all. The month launched somewhat unsteadily, reeling from a “September effect” which did exactly what it said on the tin…
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Hello everyone, and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “How do I maximize the tax benefits of charitable gifts?” If you’re charitably inclined, you’re already doing a wonderful thing…
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Many business owners choose to sell their businesses to third parties for several reasons. If you’re thinking about pursuing a third-party sale as your business exit strategy, consider these four steps to prepare yourself for…
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By Wesley Sebacher, CFP® Many individuals and families are enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). These plans offer a unique feature called a Health Savings Account (HSA), which allows a person to set aside…
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By Aoifinn Devitt, CFP® – Chief Investment Officer Many of our clients have read this recent article in the Wall Street Journal and have asked us to respond. It cites the banner performance of the traditional 60/40…
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By Aoifinn Devitt, CFP® – Chief Investment Officer It’s cooling down outside now, but earnings season is heating up. As expected the outlooks are looking warm and cozy, at least so far, with a wide range of…
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Keeping the business in the family or among trusted employees is a point of pride for many business owners. And some heirs apparent truly can’t wait to run the business. Today, we’ll raise some important…
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by Kevin Ward CFP® – Advisor Back in July I wrote a blog about how and why business owners should diversify their personal net worth and overall wealth. So, how do you ensure that your…
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By Stephanie Rogers CFA, CFP®, Senior Advisor When your adult child in their 20s wants to buy a house and may not qualify for a mortgage loan, what is the best way to help them? …
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By Aoifinn Devitt, CFP® – Chief Investment Officer The quarter started with a bang but ended with a whimper, as a surging stock market in July was cut short by a more subdued month of August and…
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Quarterly Letter “The Fed is navigating by the stars under cloudy skies.” – Jerome Powell, Fed Chairman Every year the Kansas City Fed invites all Fed Governors and senior personnel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for…
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[button link=”https://monetastl.com/cwcj/cwcj-insider/#signup” type=”big” color=”black”] Sign-up to receive these pieces in your inbox[/button] Manager of Marketing & Business Intelligence – Megan Merriss Generations have unique experiences and perspectives shaped by their historical context and societal influences.…
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By Tim Nielsen, CFP® – Advisor Read part one HERE In this two-part blog series, I am going to discuss psychological biases that impact our investment decisions and how to manage it. Countless books and…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. As physicians finish residency and start their life in practice, planning for long-term financial success should become a top priority. For most physicians, this is the point where they command…
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By Aoifinn Devitt, CFP® – Chief Investment Officer Temperatures are dropping, leaves are turning and everywhere there is a chill in the air. The tragic events playing out on the geopolitical stage, now in the Middle East,…
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Tim Side, CFA® – Investment Strategist Rick Bettger – Investment Research Analyst Click here to download the PDF Monthly Observations September Lives Up to Long-Term Reputation September has the reputation as the worst performing month of…
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Hello everyone and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “How do I find my 401(k) expenses? We all know there’s no such thing as a free lunch. 401(k) plans…
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by Michael Torney, CFP®, J.D., LL.M. As a physician just starting your practice or switching jobs, you have a lot of financial considerations to consider. One of the most important to-dos is signing a contract…
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By Aoifinn Devitt, CFP® – Chief Investment Officer The end of Q3 is upon us and September has proven to be a month of transition. We have transitioned into a little more edginess in markets, as inflation…
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“Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” – Warren Buffett, Chairman & CEO Berkshire Hathaway Executive Summary Private Equity is navigating a complex landscape that presents both challenges and opportunities…