A Sudden Influx of Cash?

Annuities are one way to leverage a sudden influx of cash that may or may not have been expected, such as a bonus, inheritance, or sale of a small asset you had never factored into your financial profile. The reason they can be leveraged is because, unlike traditional tax-advantaged retirement or ‘qualified’ accounts, annuities have no contribution or income limits. However, they still allow your money to potentially grow tax-deferred until you begin receiving distributions. Call us if you’d like to understand how moving these types of funds into an annuity might positively impact your retirement strategy. We’re always here

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Retirement With $5 Million

There was a recent report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute on an analysis of retirement accounts using the 2018 Survey of Consumer Finances. According to the analysis, a $5 million retirement nest egg puts you in the top 0.1% of households. Then, the question becomes: what does $5 million buy you in retirement? What is the best use of that money?  If you’re looking for the best ways to allocate your retirement savings, reach out to us. We might be able to help by pointing you toward options you weren’t previously aware of. Want to secure lifetime income for

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New Law For 2024

If you own a small business or family office you could be required to report ownership details to the federal government… or face stiff penalties and possible jail time. The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect on January 1, 2024, and it requires otherwise unregulated companies to report information about “beneficial” owners, those who own at least 25% of or exercise substantial control over the reporting company, to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Failure to comply could result in fines of up to $10,000 and imprisonment.  This sounds scary, especially because this new law

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Estate Planning

We all know that complex estates require sophisticated estate planning. If you have a large estate or own a business, only a qualified estate-planning attorney will have the knowledge and expertise to tailor to your specific needs.  Because we have been doing business with you, we may be able to help answer some of the questions you will be asked when you meet with an estate planning attorney. Call us when you’re getting ready for that meeting, and we may be able to help you get documents and information for you, which will help you save time and money at

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