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Economic Outlook: Three Yards and a Cloud of Dust Theme Playing Out

July 3, 2025
Read time: 9 minutes I still maintain a 60% probability of our “Three Yards and a Cloud of...
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Stress Testing Your Retirement Plan: Are You Ready for the “What Ifs?”

July 2, 2025
Read time: 4 minutes Retirement planning is about more than just saving enough money—it’s also about preparing for...
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6 Smart Money Moves to Make Before Year-End

July 1, 2025
Read time: 5 minutes As we move into the second half of the year and calendars start to...
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Networking to Build Connections That Matter 

Networking to Build Connections That Matter 

June 12, 2025
Networking isn’t just for job fairs and LinkedIn—it’s a part of everyday life. Whitney Reagan , senior wealth advisor,...
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Making Sense of the “4 Buckets”: A Look at Tariffs, Taxes and Treasury Warnings

June 6, 2025
Read time: 5 minutes I’ve been organizing President Trump’s main initiatives into what I call his “4 Buckets.”...
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Five Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families 

June 6, 2025
Read time: 4 minutes Blended families are very common: About a fifth of married couples head such households....
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A Roller Coaster Start to 2025 — Time to Regroup for the Second Half

June 6, 2025
Read time: 11 minutes “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens,” said legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix—a fitting reminder as we...
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Approaching Retirement: Essential Steps for a Smooth Transition

June 5, 2025
Read time: 3 minutes If you’re just a few years away from retirement, congratulations: You’ve worked hard to...
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Transfer Wealth Before Lifetime Estate Tax Exemption Expires in 2025

May 31, 2025
Read time: 5 minutes When it comes to the tax-free transfer of wealth, we’re living in a golden...
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Options Strategies

May 16, 2025
Put-Write Strategies for Income Cash-Secured Put Income Primarily sells out of...
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Mariner Personalized Equity Portfolios

May 16, 2025
Customized Investing To Align With Values and Seek To Maximize Tax Advantages Mariner Personalized Equity Portfolios (MPEP) are...
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Financial Foresight: Why Learning Before You Decide Matters

Financial Foresight: Why Learning Before You Decide Matters

May 15, 2025
In this episode of Your Life Simplified, host Michael MacKelvie , senior wealth advisor, talks with Kurt Schindler ,...
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