Economic and Market Outlooks What’s on Our Minds This Week The imposition of tariffs may slow global economic growth by increasing costs and straining corporate profits, leaving the Federal Reserve to navigate the challenge of balancing inflation control with the need for monetary easing.
Estate Planning Trusts as IRA Beneficiaries This article examines the critical considerations for selecting a trust as an IRA beneficiary post-Secure Act, including the types of trusts that qualify and the impact on estate planning.
Individuals and Families A Pitfall of the “Backdoor” Roth IRA Conversion Every few months, a reputable financial news website like MarketWatch, CNBC, or The Wall Street Journal releases an article about the benefits of contributing to a non-deductible IRA and converting that contribution to a Roth IRA (a “backdoor” Roth IRA contribution). However, these articles seemingly gloss over the complexity of the strategy and lead to […]
Individuals and Families Planning for Long-Term Care Needs Understand the critical aspects of long-term care planning, from assessing costs and insurance options to managing care through various types of policies, ensuring quality of life and financial security as you age.
Individuals and Families Domicile vs. Tax Residency: What Is Domicile and How Do You Change It? As a CPA and financial advisor, clients often ask me for ways to reduce taxes. Since the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which limited state and local tax deductions to $10,000, many clients, particularly residents of high-tax states such as New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, have raised the question […]
Family Office Raising Children into Wealth Family wealth can diminish children’s hunger to live productive lives. But it doesn’t have to. Pierre duPont, a Client Advisor in Cerity Partners’ NY office, shares ways parents can instill a healthy perspective about money, work and society.
Business Owner Advisory Hiring the Right Wealth Manager for Your Transaction The net proceeds from the sale of your business adds another layer of complexity to your financial life. That’s why a wealth advisor is one of the most important people you can have on your transition team.
Client Experience Financial Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples LGBTQ+ partners face unique complexities in financial planning. A skilled financial advisor with an acute understanding of the legal protections and rights for LGBTQ+ partners can help couples achieve their plans and goals.
Cross-Border Planning Living a Jet-Setter Retirement Are you planning for a jet-set retirement? Or are you already spending part of the year abroad? If so, Cerity Partners can help you navigate the complex world of living in more than one place, so that you’re able to preserve your wealth.
Economic and Market Outlooks On Recent Market Volatility: It’s a Supertanker, Not a Jet-SkiRecent market volatility has raised fears of an economic slowdown, but history suggests that the U.S. economy is more like a supertanker than a jet…
Economic and Market Outlooks March 2025 Economic OutlookConcerned about inflation, tariffs, unemployment, and interest rates? In this video, Chief Equity Officer Jim Lebenthal separates politics from policies to assess potential economic and…
Financial Planning 3 Steps to Take You from “High Income” to “High Net Worth”Earning a high salary is only the first step toward lasting financial success. This article provides three essential strategies—financial organization, smart investing, and tax optimization—to…
