Managing Risk

October 2023  By: MICHAEL McLEOD, CFP®, CTFA
Managing Risk
Since the birth of our nation, risk has been a fundamental component of our free market system. As fiduciary advisors, helping our clients prudently manage risks is a key part of our responsibility. The process of evaluating and managing risk is not a simple task, however, and over time various...

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Strategic Options for Education Savings

August 2023  By: BESS BUTLER BRUNSON, CFP®
Strategic Options for Education Savings
One of the best gifts you can give your children or your grandchildren is to plan ahead to help reduce their student debt burden in college and beyond. Nearly 44 million Americans have student loans valued at more than $1.57 trillion, as of August 31, 2023, according to the New York Federal...

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Nurturing Financial Responsibility

June 2023  By: JUSTIN KOHLER, CFP®
Nurturing Financial Responsibility
In a world where financial literacy and responsible money management skills are becoming increasingly vital, many families and individuals understand the importance of safeguarding assets which have been diligently saved and invested over a lifetime. As you consider your legacy, one question may...

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Inflation: Past, Present, and Future

March 2023  By: MICHAEL McLEOD, CFP®, CTFA
Inflation: Past, Present, and Future
Inflation has been a part of human society as long as goods and services have been exchanged for one another. In ancient Rome, emperors and senators actively tried to manage inflation by striking the ideal balance between money supply and growth. In the thirteenth century, King John of England...

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End-of-Year Action Items for Investors

December 2022  By: KYLE POWERS, CFP®, MBA, AIF
End-of-Year Action Items for Investors
As we enter the final month of 2022, your calendar is likely filled with holiday parties, work deadlines, and family commitments. Many of us also carve out time for strategic planning for the year ahead. However, there are some planning items that expire with the start of the New Year and others...

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Helping Families Create a Lasting Legacy

October 2022  By: BESS BUTLER BRUNSON, CFP®
Helping Families Create a Lasting Legacy
The recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II underscores the impact of leaving a lasting, meaningful legacy. While the Queen had biographers and the media to document her life in the public eye, we have a service at The Fiduciary Group to help our clients document and pass on their legacy and wealth...

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Business Owner Transition Planning

September 2022  By: MICHAEL McLEOD, CFP®, CTFA
Business Owner Transition Planning
Small businesses are a major economic force in the United States, comprising about half of the country’s GDP and representing almost 27 million companies. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that family businesses, defined as those in which two or more family members exercise control, represent about...

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Staying Focused on Your Financial Plan

June 2022  By: JUSTIN KOHLER, CFP®
Staying Focused on Your Financial Plan
In today’s volatile global economic environment, it’s more important than ever to stay focused on your financial plan. An updated financial plan will assist in guiding your actions to help you be proactive, rather than reactive, regarding changes to the economic landscape.

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Minimizing (or Eliminating) IRMAA Medicare Surcharges

February 2022  By: MICHAEL McLEOD, CFP®, CTFA
Minimizing (or Eliminating) IRMAA Medicare Surcharges
As with many transitions in life or business, a little advanced planning helps the process run much more smoothly. For investors in their 60s, a number of planning considerations come into sharper focus which means it is an especially important time for prudent planning. These considerations are...

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Which Type of Trust is Best for You and Your Family?

January 2022  By: MALCOLM BUTLER
Which Type of Trust is Best for You and Your Family?
Americans are living longer than ever, which means it’s more important than ever to plan ahead for your financial future and to efficiently ensure the transfer of wealth to future generations. According to the Stanford Center on Longevity and The Longevity Project, Americans are living...

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