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How it effects High-Net worth investors and beyond – Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)

I frequently encounter clients who have experienced significant wealth growth, often quite rapidly. Yet, finding a story truly worth sharing is a rarity. Recently, I had the privilege of working with a young individual who had a slight windfall. His former employer’s stock options, acquired during his tenure, skyrocketed in value over a short few […]

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Social Security Adjustments on the Clock for October

Understanding the upcoming Social Security changes in 2025 can help you plan ahead and optimize your benefits. Let’s also not jump the gun in thinking these changes only affect soon to be or current retirees. Current members of the labor force should also be aware of their accumulation of Social Security Credits and keep an

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The Secure 2.0 Act: Empowering Business Owners to Craft a Secure Retirement Future

As an investor or business owner, you meticulously cultivate your financial landscape, meticulously balancing present growth with the looming realities of future needs. Retirement planning often occupies a hazy space, fraught with uncertainty. Thankfully, the recently enacted Secure 2.0 Act ushers in a new era of opportunity, empowering business owners like yourself to fortify their

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Why Shorter-Term Bonds Are a Strategic Move for Investors in a Shifting Interest Rate Landscape

With the Federal Reserve (Fed) hinting at potential interest rate cuts by year-end, many high-net-worth investors are reevaluating their fixed-income portfolios. In this evolving scenario, shorter-duration bonds can offer a strategic advantage, providing stability and potentially higher returns compared to longer-term alternatives. Understanding the Yield Curve Inversion Traditionally, the yield curve slopes upward. This means

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Market Momentum: Riding the Quality Wave, But Where’s the Next Stop?

The financial markets of late 2023 and early 2024 have been a rollercoaster ride. While concerns about inflation and central bank tightening lingered, a distinct trend emerged – the resurgence of momentum investing, particularly within technology and semiconductors. This blog post dives into the current market landscape, dissects the momentum trade grabbing headlines, and explores

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Is the Stock Market Topping Out or Broadening Out? Navigating Mixed Signals in a Data-Driven Landscape

The S&P 500’s impressive run since October 2023, with a 20% surge as of February 27, 2024, has left investors wondering if the market is reaching a peak or poised for further expansion. While the headline index boasts impressive gains, underlying data reveals mixed signals, prompting questions about whether this is a temporary top or

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Friend Shoring: A Boon for Security, a Burden for Wallets?

The global economic landscape is undergoing a significant shift. As geopolitical tensions rise, particularly between the US and China, a trend known as “friend shoring” is gaining traction. Friend shoring involves countries shifting their supply chains away from geopolitical rivals towards allies and friendly nations. While this approach offers security benefits by reducing reliance on

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