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Markets & Economy » Checking In on the Hotel Industry
August 12, 2020 | Investment Themes
Summer is synonymous with travel and vacation for so many families and individuals. But the bounty of sectors involved in the travel industry have, like so many others, been slashed by the pandemic’s continued takeover, and the hotel industry is no different. Today we’re taking an in-depth …
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Financial Planning » 3 Important Considerations When Drafting Your Will
August 11, 2020 | Financial Planning
We often think of August as the “dog days of summer,” but did you know it’s National Make A Will Month? While I didn’t, I can understand why a month has been dedicated to raise awareness about making a will. A will is the most important document in an estate plan because it’s the primary …
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Library » Qualified Plans for Owner-Only S-Corporations
August 06, 2020 | Retirement Plans
Leverage a $50,000 W2 into a $179,000 retirement allocation S-Corporations (S-Corps) that are consistently and highly profitable (e.g. $350,000+/year in earnings) can leverage a relatively small annual W2 salary to minimize self-employment taxes and maximize qualified plan contributions by …
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Financial AdvisorsLibrary » August 2020 Perspective
August 03, 2020 | Market Commentary
Back in Black US equities continued rallying in July as investors shrugged off weak economic data, political gridlock, and worsening COVID-19 virus trends. The move higher extends what has already been a historic rebound. As of the end of the month, the S&P 500 is now positive year-to-date and …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Aggregates: Beating the Construction Cycle
July 31, 2020 | Investment Themes
The construction industry hasn’t been immune to the widespread damage caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Projects have been on hold for months, planned jobs cancelled, and a lot of uncertainty remains when it comes to the future. Fewer projects mean less need for the raw materials involved in …
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All AudiencesInsights for Non-Profits » Webinar: Women in Philanthropy
July 30, 2020 | Fundraising
Women have been known champions of philanthropy for decades. They have a long history of working in the non-profit space, as well as volunteering for causes that align with their personal mission. Now that women’s wealth is on the rise, we are seeing increased monetary giving …
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Non-Profits
Financial Planning » Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS
July 27, 2020 | Fiduciary
Form CRS (Client Relationship Summary) and Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), new regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a little over a year ago, became effective June 30, 2020. SEC-registered Broker dealers and investment advisors must deliver Form CRS to retail …
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IndividualsInsights for Non-Profits » A Mid-Year Recap and Outlook for Endowments and Foundations
July 22, 2020 | Fundraising
Change happened rapidly over the first six months of 2020. Many non-profit leaders are wondering how they can possibly prepare for what might come next. We believe the first step is to review what has happened, think strategically about the best way forward, and write it down in an actionable …
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Non-ProfitsMarkets & Economy » Answering Your Questions for the Rest of 2020
July 16, 2020 | Market Commentary
The first half of 2020 has been a dizzying ride. Investors were faced with both a massive market selloff and an unrelenting market rally in the same six months, all against the most uncertain market backdrop in a century. During last week’s outlook webinar, we attempted to make sense of all …
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Financial Planning » Mid-Year Outlook: Staying on Track in a Runaway Market
July 15, 2020 | Investment Themes
The market has done a full circle in just six months’ time, and you might be wondering “what do I do with my money now?”. Our 2020 Mid-Year Investment Outlook tackles this question, provides insights on the market, and highlights our strategy for navigating a post-pandemic world.
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