James built and sold a company for eight figures. He didn’t inherit wealth. He created it—through grit, risk, long hours, and an unwavering belief in what he was building. Today, James is worth over $10 million. But here’s the twist: You’d never know it. He doesn’t drive the nicest truck
Tax season can be a stressful time, especially for small business owners and self-employed individuals. With so many moving parts, it’s easy to overlook valuable tax deductions that could significantly reduce your tax liability. Fortunately, the IRS offers a range of deductions specifically tailored for business owners – and those
DOWNLOAD THE PDF Each Quarterly Newsletter we strive to focus on commenting on the previous quarter. However, after what has transpired the past 10 days in April it feels more pertinent to discuss what is going on right now, mixed in with some of what we saw during the first
The first quarter of 2025 started off on a positive note, with most major markets posting gains. Leading the way were International Developed Stocks, up 6.20%, followed by Emerging Market Stocks at 2.93%, the U.S. Bond Market at 2.78%, and Global Real Estate at 1.37%. On the downside, the Global
As part of the SECURE 2.0 Act, owners of 529 plan accounts can now make tax- and penalty-free rollovers to a beneficiary-owned Roth IRA retirement plan account. This change provides more flexibility to families who worry about having unused or leftover funds in their 529 plans. Before the SECURE 2.0
The stock market is expected to be down another 2% today. Do these 4 things before you decide to buy or sell. I’m sure you’ve heard “Buy the dip” a million times in the past 5 years. As a wealth advisor, I know I have! Investors have become increasingly smart
Early in my career as a financial advisor, clients would often ask me:“What number do I need to retire?” They believed that hitting a certain financial milestone was the key to freedom. And for a long time, I believed it too. I’d run the calculations, project the returns, and set
Why Converting Your Home into a Rental May Be a Bad Idea: Many homeowners, when moving out of their primary residence, consider turning it into a rental property instead of selling it. On the surface, this may seem like a great idea, especially in high-appreciation markets. However, there are several
What will happen to your business if you’re no longer around to run it? Too many business owners put off this question, but failing to plan for the unexpected can be costly. Whether its due to death, disability, or retirement, it can leave your company, employees, and loved ones in
As a business owner, you’ve worked hard to build your wealth. When it’s time to plan for the future, one question many of my clients ask is: “Can I charge my estate planning fees to my business?” It’s a smart question. After all, why not have your business cover these
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