by Kevan Melchiorre, CFP® | May 21, 2025 | Insights
The recent decision by Moody’s to downgrade the United States’ credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 completes the trifecta of major rating agencies that have removed America’s top-tier debt status. Following Standard & Poor’s action in 2011 and...
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by Kyle Wetters, CFP® | May 19, 2025 | Insights
Retirement marks a significant shift in financial strategy. No longer focused solely on accumulating wealth, retirees transitioning to a distribution phase of life many times find it hard to adjust to drawing down on the assets that they’ve built up for this...
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by Jama Grotelueschen, CFP® | May 12, 2025 | Insights
When it comes to preparing for retirement, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the choices—and even easier to assume that certain strategies don’t apply to you. If you’ve ever been told you make too much to contribute to a Roth IRA, you may have quietly accepted it...
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by Kevan Melchiorre, CFP® | May 8, 2025 | Insights
Financial success in investing often comes down to patience, discipline, and maintaining a long-term perspective. Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha,” has exemplified these principles throughout his illustrious five-decade tenure as Berkshire...
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by Kevan Melchiorre, CFP® | May 8, 2025 | Insights
As tax laws shift and markets fluctuate, high-income professionals are increasingly searching for ways to invest more strategically. For professionals in higher tax brackets, whether that be doctors, dentists, or business owners to name a few, tax-efficient investing...
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by Kyle Wetters, CFP® | Apr 28, 2025 | Insights
Reducing your tax burden isn’t just about what you report each April—it’s about the decisions you make all year long. When income is high and financial complexity increases, a proactive tax strategy becomes one of the most powerful tools for building and preserving...
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