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Government Shutdowns, Markets, and the Power of Planning
I’d been debating what to cover in this quarter’s market update for clients, but when I woke up this morning Washington made the choice...
Oct 1, 20255 min read


Getting Ready to Retire at 60: What Needs to Work Together
Retiring at 60 can be a powerful financial and lifestyle decision. It gives you time freedom while you're still healthy and active, but...
Sep 18, 20253 min read


High-Yield, Lower-Resilience: Why Income Strategies Can Break When You Need Them Most
There is nothing wrong with capturing yield, just don't rely on it as a bullet proof income strategy. Yield investing has an emotional...
Sep 10, 20255 min read


Optimization Is Personal: The Math vs the Mind in Financial Planning
Financial planning is both science and art, a steady balance between math and psychology. You’ll often hear financial advisors talk about...
Aug 29, 20254 min read


How to Transition from Concentrated Positions to a Diversified Portfolio (Without Getting Hammered by Taxes)
I see this question all the time (from clients, prospects, and across financial forums): “How do I unwind concentrated positions in my...
Jul 17, 20255 min read


What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Your Taxes
Congress just passed major tax legislation on July 4th, and it will affect nearly every taxpayer starting in 2025. Here’s a...
Jul 7, 20255 min read


Backdoor Roth IRA Cheat Sheet (2025)
The Backdoor Roth Cheat Sheet This guide expands on our article "Backdoor Roth IRAs and the Pro-Rata Rule: What Investors Need to Know" ...
Mar 7, 20253 min read


Backdoor Roth IRAs and the Pro-Rata Rule: What Investors Need to Know
Navigating the Backdoor ROTH I get this question all the time. From clients, peers, and I see it constantly online: “How do I do a...
Mar 1, 20257 min read


An Introduction to Direct Indexing
While there is nothing inherently wrong with traditional mutual funds or ETFs, they are pooled investment vehicles ...
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Ten Steps to Retirement Planning
Below are ten financial decisions to address before you retire. This checklist is a great starting point for pre-retirees but doesn’t...
Feb 12, 20194 min read
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