Feb
09

Market Commentary February 2015

posted on February 9th 2015 in Market Commentary with 0 Comments

                            Volatility is a word analysts throw out frequently when markets gyrate sharply over a short period of time. One day it’s sheer ecstasy and the next day if feels like despair. Investopedia defines it this way: “Volatility refers to the amount […]

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Jan
12

Top Transfer Tax Techniques

posted on January 12th 2015 in Your Financial Advisor with 0 Comments

Death and taxes are a pairing we often hear featured together due to Ben Franklin’s famous quote “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Death will take us all, but we can have some control over taxes, especially Transfer Taxes. First, let’s start by understanding that Transfer Tax […]

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Jan
08

Market Commentary January 2015

posted on January 8th 2015 in Market Commentary with 0 Comments

What a predictable and very unpredictable year 2014 was. Yet, that could be said about every year! For starters, the U.S. economy picked up steam throughout 2014, and the S&P 500 Index racked up another double-digit gain following 2013’s 30% advance. The economic forecast was reasonable. Though a call for another double-digit advance may have […]

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Dec
01

Investing For Trusts

posted on December 1st 2014 in Your Financial Advisor with 0 Comments

Investing For Trusts

As part of your overall estate plan, you and your advisor may explore the possibility of using a Trust to accomplish your goals and objectives.  Because of the complexity of these financial instruments, it is critical to have a well versed team of professionals in place to guide you through the process. Investing for Trusts […]

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Nov
05

The Special Needs Trust

posted on November 5th 2014 in Your Family with 0 Comments

An issue in Estate Planning that will not arise often, but can be a very important issue to the families who need them, is a Special Needs Trust.  A special needs trust (or supplemental needs trust) is a tool that can help provide for the needs of an individual who is disabled, without jeopardizing his or her eligibility for government benefits. […]

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