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December 2023 Monthly Recap
Chris Kamykowski, CFA, CFP® – Head of Investment Strategy and Research Tim Side, CFA – Investment Strategist Download the PDF…
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Hiring a Professional President
As a business owner, is it a good idea to hire a “professional president” to keep various managers focused? Today,…
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Ask the CFP®: How Do You Shift from Wealth Accumulation to Retirement Spending?
Jan. 2024 Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. Today, we’ll talk about making the shift from saving…
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An Assessment of Geopolitics and Changing World Order – Part 3
“The problem isn’t getting rich, it’s staying sane.” -Charlie Munger[1] The current environment is rife with uncertainty. Following two seismic…
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Don’t Armchair Quarterback your Exit
“How hard can planning my exit really be? I already made it valuable, so all I need to do is…
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An Assessment of Geopolitics and Changing World Order – Part 2
Tim Side, CFA® – Investment Strategist “From thirty years as a practicing historian, I have come to the conclusion that there is…
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An Assessment of Geopolitics and Changing World Order – Part 1
Tim Side, CFA® – Investment Strategist “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” -Niels Bohr[1] The current environment is…
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Taking Care of Your Business Family
Many business owners eventually reach a crossroads where their families want them to slow down and take it easy, even…
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November 2023 Monthly Recap
Investment Team Click here to download the PDF Monthly Observations Santa Claus Rally in November? Markets rebounded with a vengeance…
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Ask the CFP® – How much Life Insurance Do I Need?
Hello everyone and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “How much life insurance…
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Saying Goodbye Without Leaving
For many business owners, the business is more than a means to make money—it’s a part of their identity and…
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Taking Fate into your Own Hands
Business owners are used to having control. But some things are uncontrollable, and without a plan, those uncontrollable things can…
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Ask the CFP® – How Do I Maximize the Tax Benefits of Charitable Gifts?
Hello everyone, and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “How do I maximize the…
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Preparing for a Successful Third-Party Sale
Many business owners choose to sell their businesses to third parties for several reasons. If you’re thinking about pursuing a…
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Can the Next Generation Successfully Run your Business?
Keeping the business in the family or among trusted employees is a point of pride for many business owners. And…
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Ask the CFP® How Do I Find my 401(k) Expenses?
Hello everyone and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “How do I find my…
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Advisor Kyle Luetters Featured in MoneyGeek
MoneyGeek recently featured Advisor Kyle Luetters in an article providing tips n finding the best first-time credit cards. Below is…
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Advisor Michael Peek Featured in MoneyGeek
MoneyGeek recently featured Advisor Michael Peek to provide his thoughts on what steps to consider when researching a car insurance…
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Getting the Value You Deserve for Your Business
Business owners deserve to get full value for their businesses when they decide to retire. But who determines what “full…
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Ask the CFP® “What is the Kiddie Tax?”
Hello and welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “What is the kiddie tax?”…
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Diversifying Your Business Success
Running a successful business that generates wealth is incredibly satisfying. If there’s a downside, it’s that much of that wealth…
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Four Good Questions to Ask Yourself
A big part of being a successful business owner is your ability to ask questions. This innate curiosity allows your…
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Addressing Disagreements Among Co-Owners
When you co-own a business, you likely don’t go into it thinking, “One day, we may loathe each other.” But…
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Ask the CFP® – Why do CDs and bonds Lose Value When Interest Rates Increase?
Welcome to this month’s Ask the CFP® segment. This month’s question is, “Why do CDs and bonds lose value…