Estate Planning The Power of Substitution October 2, 2025 - The grantor trust is a popular estate planning tool that allows assets to be removed from an estate while still being taxed to the grantor.…
Economic and Market Outlooks What’s On Our Minds This Week Despite sharp volatility and trade policy uncertainty in the first half of 2025, markets are flexing a newfound optimism about the path forward.
Estate Planning How to Pass Down Prized Jewelry, Art, and Cars Contemporary collectors want to convey their legacy to future generations. Learn how to properly pass down jewelry, art, and more to ensure the legacy endures.
Individuals and Families Are Financial Advisory Fees Tax Deductible? Before 2018, you could partly or fully deduct investment advisory fees on your federal income tax return. Are there any tax breaks relating to investment fees left?
Individuals and Families Understanding Your Medicare Options Soon-to-be retirees about to turn 65 have an important choice to make regarding their health insurance. Specifically, do you go with traditional, public-sector Medicare, or do you combine that approach with a privately-administered Medicare “Advantage” plan?
Incentive Stock Options The Taxation of Restricted Stock Units Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a special form of employee compensation, taxed uniquely. Upon vesting, they're taxed at the federal level, and later treated as normal shares with tax implications during sale.
Family Office Engaging the Next Generation on Family Wealth Teaching young adult children about wealth can be a challenge. Although circumstances may vary, most families want to impart on their children a solid understanding of their wealth, creating opportunities for younger generations to continue growing the family’s resources.
Individuals and Families Dividing Retirement Assets in Divorce With a Qualified Domestic Relations Order Retirement assets are an important issue in any divorce proceeding. After the marital home, retirement assets often represent the largest category of marital assets to be divided in a divorce settlement.
Corporations How to Bring Your Business Value Up Before You Sell Preparedness planning is an essential tool for any owner interested in selling their business for maximum value. It provides a framework for owners to take control of their exit and it also minimizes perceived risk by a potential buyer that may create a discounted value at sale.
Cross-Border Planning Investing as an American Expat Numerous factors, such as changing U.S. tax laws and expat brokerage account restrictions, have made American expat investing increasingly difficult. Fortunately, American expat financial planning and investing issues can be successfully managed with a knowledgeable financial advisor.
Economic and Market Outlooks Fourth Quarter 2025 Economic and Market Outlook October 9, 2025 - The U.S. economy continues to outperform global peers, supported by resilient growth, strong earnings, and optimism around AI-driven investment, even as tariffs and still-tight monetary…
Incentive Stock Options Turning Equity Compensation into a Strategic Asset October 16, 2025 - Equity awards have become increasingly popular among employers, as they can enhance employee retention, motivate performance, and be tied to metrics that align with broader…
Individuals and Families How High-Net-Worth Families Pay for College October 6, 2025 - High-net-worth families can often afford college outright, but thoughtful planning turns tuition into a strategic opportunity. From 529 plans and trusts to insurance and gifting…
