5 Key Financial Planning Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Less than 9% of Americans1 become millionaires, and even fewer can make that money last. Economic volatility has historically triggered “richcessions,” or periods when high-net-worth individuals experience greater economic losses compared to those lower on the wealth spectrum. When the dot-com bubble wiped out $6.2 trillion in household wealth2 in 2000, for example, we saw…

7 Essential High-Net-Worth Tax Strategies for Preserving Wealth

Your wealth requires a sophisticated tax reduction strategy that addresses the diversity and magnitude of your assets. But unfortunately, it’s all too easy to overlook the options available to you—at a steep cost to your net worth. Estate plans can accumulate millions of dollars in unnecessary tax liabilities. On top of that, many retirement plans…

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expires Soon: Are You Prepared?

It’s One of the Smartest Tax Moves You Can Make. Substantial changes to the tax code are on the horizon, meaning you should review your wealth management strategy now to prepare for potential consequences. The sweeping 2017 tax reform known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) catalyzed a seismic policy shift when it…

How Do Interest Rates Impact Your Estate Plan?

Interest rates are at generational highs and the Federal Reserve will keep them elevated into 2024. Working with an advisor who understands how interest rates affect irrevocable trusts can save you money on taxes and boost their efficacy.  How Do Interest Rates Impact Your Estate Plan? Just as rising interest rates influence your investment portfolio,…

Investing Globally

After the tech bubble burst and markets bottomed on October 9, 2002, the U.S. stock market recovered over the next five years with a 121% gain. While that may sound enviable, foreign stocks doubled the U.S. market over the same stretch, generating a 237% return.   Back then, it was almost heresy to suggest that investing…

Retirement Plan Strategies for High-Income Earners

If you are a doctor, lawyer, thriving business owner, successful executive or another high-income earner, this thought has probably crossed your mind: How will I maintain my lifestyle once I retire—especially if I want to retire early? You’re not alone.   In this article, we’ll look at some retirement plan strategies for high earners that…