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The Resiliency of a Good Financial Plan in Retirement

May 2, 2025
Read time: 5 minutes The big headlines of 2025 have been less than reassuring so far. A nascent...
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Estate and Gift Tax Quick Facts

April 28, 2025
Take advantage of the current lifetime gift and estate planning tax exemption before it sunsets at the end of...
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Creating a Family Mission Statement

April 2, 2025
Read time: 4 minutes Family wealth is like a comfortable vehicle with plenty of range: It can take...
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Navigating and Controlling the Sale of Your Business

Navigating and Controlling the Sale of Your Business

March 20, 2025
In this episode of Your Life Simplified, Daniel Sharkey , senior wealth advisor, and Tom Tilley , managing director,...
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Mitigating Concentration Risk

Mitigating Concentration Risk

December 12, 2024
In this episode, Michael MacKelvie , wealth advisor, breaks down the potential dangers of an overly concentrated investment portfolio...
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Consider a “Bucketing” Retirement Strategy

December 3, 2024
Read time: 5 minutes If you’ve saved enough for a secure retirement, congratulations! But accumulating sufficient assets is...
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A Year-end Wealth Review Checklist

December 2, 2024
Read time: 7 minutes The final month of the year is synonymous with holidays, get-togethers and general busyness....
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Medicare Open Enrollment: What You Need to Know 

November 1, 2024
Medicare’s open enrollment period is underway, allowing recipients to make changes for 2025. If you want to switch from...
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Charitable Giving: Specialized Trusts Tailored to Your ​​Goals 

November 1, 2024
Trusts are powerful tools for estate planning, including charitable giving. They can deliver tax benefits, allow their creators control...
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Scary Financial Mistakes to Avoid

Scary Financial Mistakes to Avoid

October 31, 2024
Do these financial mistakes have you spooked? They don’t have to. Whitney Reagan , wealth advisor, and Daniel Sharkey...
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SLATs: A Marriage of Tax Benefits and Flexibility

September 27, 2024
An irrevocable trust can be a powerful estate planning tool, allowing households to reduce estate tax liabilities, shelter assets...
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The Dec. 31 Deadline for RMDs: What You Need to Know

September 27, 2024
With the end of the year approaching, it’s time to make sure you’ve taken, or have a plan to...
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Your Life Simplified

We can help you take the complex and make it simple. Our podcast hosts Mike and Valerie share need-to-know insights about finances and wealth.

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Estate Planning for Blended Families

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