A Personal Approach to Planning At The Fiduciary Group, we take a relationship-first approach tohelping families plan for the future—and no one models that mindset better than Michael McLeod. As Senior Wealth Advisor and Director of Financial Planning, Michael guides clients through every stage of...
Estate planning is one of the most important parts of long-term financial planning. Not only does an estate plan document your end-of-life wishes, but it also helps ensure that your wealth is effectively transferred to the next generation.
By any measure, the second quarter of 2025 has been a volatile experience for investors as global financial markets made dramatic swings, largely in response to a highly uncertain economic policy environment.
Like most investors, we have been impressed by the enduring strength of the U.S. economy and the overall performance of the market. Financial assets delivered another superb year in 2024, driven by resilient economic growth, declining inflation, and enthusiasm surrounding advances in artificial...
As we approach the final weeks of 2024, there is still time for investors to make important year-end financial adjustments to position for a strong financial finish to 2024. Our annual year-end action items provide ideas and reminders to make the most of your financial plan.
Interest rates have become a focal point for investors in the lead-up to the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting earlier this week. Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced on Wednesday that the Fed will cut the federal funds rate by 0.50%, which marks the first rate reduction since 2020. Interest rates...
Married couples tend to divide up household responsibilities in accordance with their strengths and preferences, but when it comes to financial planning, it’s critical that both spouses be involved, knowledgeable, and informed. Communication is key to ensuring that both spouses are financially...
“How will my account be invested?” At The Fiduciary Group, we believe a thoughtful response to this question begins with the creation and implementation of an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) for the client. The IPS serves as a framework for how the portfolio will be managed and takes into...
As U.S. life expectancies increase, our nation’s population is expected to skew increasingly older in the next several decades. A significant number of individuals who are actively working toward their own strategic goals may face challenges as their parents become elderly and require more costly...
Election season is upon us, and one of the most frequent questions our team gets asked is, “How will the 2024 presidential election results affect markets?” While we appreciate that elections are emotionally charged events, it is important to remember that an investment portfolio is a long-term...