Talking with loved ones about estate planning and inheritance can be challenging, especially as it centers around two taboo topics — money and death. But talking with your adult children about their inheritance can provide significant advantages for you and them. It can help your heirs better prepare for the future and give you a chance to explain the reasoning behind your decisions. Here’s a look at the importance of discussing your estate plan with your kids and how to…
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What is it about spring that always motivates us to get organized around the house? Getting your financial household in order is equally as important. It is a good time to create or update your estate plan. That includes such essentials as a will or trust, a living will, durable powers of attorney, a letter of intent and beneficiary forms. We know it is easy to put it off. It may not seem like an urgent need, but you never…
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Join us for this virtual estate planning workshop where Matthew M. Jensen, Estate Planning Attorney, will outline and discuss 10 common estate planning misconceptions, and how these misconceptions can impact you personally. *Raymond James is not affiliated with Matthew M. Jensen
Join us for this virtual estate planning workshop where Matthew M. Jensen, Estate Planning Attorney, will outline and discuss 10 common estate planning misconceptions, and how these misconceptions can impact you personally. *Raymond James is not affiliated with Matthew M. Jensen
Join us for this virtual estate planning workshop where Matthew M. Jensen, Estate Planning Attorney, will outline and discuss 10 common estate planning misconceptions, and how these misconceptions can impact you personally. *Raymond James is not affiliated with Matthew M. Jensen
You’re beginning to accumulate substantial wealth, but you worry about protecting it from future potential creditors. Whether your concern is for your personal assets or your business, various tools exist to keep your property safe from tax collectors, accident victims, health-care providers, credit card issuers, business creditors, and creditors of others. To insulate your property from such claims, you’ll have to evaluate each tool in terms of your own situation. You may decide that insurance and a Declaration of Homestead…
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We help business owners and organizations develop a healthy understanding and plan for financial independence. Our wealth advisors take the time to understand your vision and goals, and then leverage the appropriate resources and intellectual capital to help you pursue your goals. Your organization can then confidently understand and embrace financial decisions that engage executives and employees – and get you on a successful journey of experiencing financial happiness. From providing comprehensive strategic planning and implementation to serving as a…
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As tax planning season and end-of-year charitable giving begin, it’s a good time to consider the benefits of donor-advised funds. Charitable giving has many facets, most notably as an opportunity for you to support the causes and organizations that reflect your values. But giving is also a significant tax and financial planning opportunity, helping you increase your impact and potentially save on your taxes. What is a Donor-Advised Fund? Donor-advised funds offer similar benefits to a private charitable foundation; however,…
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Risk is an inherent part of investing. After all, no one can control the losses or gains of a particular asset, sector, or the market as a whole. But you can take steps to manage your risk by diversifying your portfolio. Here’s a look at what diversification is, why it matters, and how to do it. What is diversification? Diversification is a technique that can help reduces risk and volatility in your investment portfolio. The idea is to invest across…
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Alternatives are investment options beyond the typical stocks, bonds and cash found in most portfolios. They can be tangible assets like precious metals, or they could be financial assets like private equity or hedge funds. Alternatives tend to be riskier than traditional assets, which means investors usually have to meet certain criteria to access them. Here’s a closer look at alternatives and some of the most common options available. What is an alternative investment? An alternative investment is a financial…
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