🌟 Go Big or Go Home: Why 2025 Is the Year to Supercharge Your Charitable Giving.

🌟 Go Big or Go Home: Why 2025 Is the Year to Supercharge Your Charitable Giving.

Explore why 2025 is the most tax-efficient year to make charitable gifts before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) changes take effect. Learn how donor-advised funds (DAFs) help high-net-worth families amplify impact, teach the next generation, and lock in today’s tax benefits.

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Navigating Medicare Enrollment and Coverage Strategies

Navigating Medicare Enrollment and Coverage Strategies

When you’re approaching 65, conversations about Medicare start to pop up everywhere—mailers, emails, HR updates, and well-meaning advice from colleagues, friends and family.

But here’s the thing: Medicare is not a one-size-fits-all system. The choices you make—when to enroll, which plan to pick, how to cover prescriptions—can impact your healthcare costs for decades.

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What do I need to know about the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Changes and How it Impacts Me
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What do I need to know about the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Changes and How it Impacts Me

Signed into law in July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is one of the most sweeping tax updates in years. While it touches many areas of the tax code — from mortgage deductions to philanthropy to estate planning.

Here’s the plain-English breakdown of what’s new, what it means, and the strategies that can help you keep your tax benefits while supporting the causes you care about.

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Midyear Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism, Measured Expectations
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Midyear Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism, Measured Expectations

Midyear Outlook 2025: Pragmatic Optimism, Measured Expectations. In this environment:

·       The importance of diversifying across asset classes and geographic regions cannot be emphasized enough

·       Integrating investments that may enhance portfolio stability and have low correlation to traditional markets, like alternatives, is favored

·       Periods of volatility should be viewed as opportunities to selectively increase equity exposure at more attractive levels.

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🌈 Financial Planning for High-Net-Worth LGBTQ+ Families: 5 Planning tips to Build, Protect & Give your Hard-Earned Wealth

🌈 Financial Planning for High-Net-Worth LGBTQ+ Families: 5 Planning tips to Build, Protect & Give your Hard-Earned Wealth

Celebrate Pride by taking control of your financial future. Explore 5 essential financial planning tips tailored for high-net-worth LGBTQ+ families—from tax strategy and charitable giving to inclusive estate planning and long-term care. Build your legacy with purpose and pride.

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What the 2024 Tax Season Revealed About Wealth Strategy for High-Net-Worth Individuals

What the 2024 Tax Season Revealed About Wealth Strategy for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Are you unknowingly overpaying in taxes? As an Enrolled Agent and financial planner, I’m breaking down what this tax season taught me about preserving wealth, optimizing giving, and protecting your legacy — insights every high-net-worth household should know.

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Wrapping Up 2024: Reflecting and Announcing Exciting News for 2025!
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Wrapping Up 2024: Reflecting and Announcing Exciting News for 2025!

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on milestones, celebrate achievements, and set intentions for the year ahead. I want to take a moment to share some exciting updates, celebrate the work we’ve done together, and highlight what’s in store for 2025.

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