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Do these financial mistakes have you spooked? They don't have to. Whitney Reagan, wealth advisor, and Daniel Sharkey, senior wealth advisor, share four scenarios that often scare people
and strategies to overcome that fear. From investing to required minimum distributions, we
simplify these common scary financial situations. They also share three things you may want to
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Scott Luhnau, vice president of multi-generational wealth planning, joins Dan Sharkey, senior wealth advisor, on this episode of Your Life Simplified to share what you need to know before the 2025 estate tax exemption. Scott shares a few strategies to prepare for this extate tax exposure.
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On this episode of Your Life Simplified, host Daniel Sharkey, senior wealth advisor, is joined by Scott Luhnau, vice president of multi-generational wealth planning, to discuss the SECURE 2.0 Act. They’ll cover what has changed in government legislation, how it impacts 401(k), Roth IRA and other retirement accounts, and why it matters more than ever.
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On this episode of Your Life Simplified, hosts Whitney Reagan, wealth advisor, and Daniel Sharkey, senior wealth advisor, continue their discussion on making financial meetings with your family successful. They’ll share tips for making family meetings successful, including getting everyone’s buy-in, making it a singular event, being intentional in your agenda, speaking to different generations and incorporating family history.
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Family meetings may sound daunting and challenging but they don't have to be. Hosts Whitney Reagan, wealth advisor, and Daniel Sharkey, senior wealth advisor, discuss making these financial meetings with your broader family productive. They'll cover what is a family meeting, why you should have them regularly and what topics are important to include.
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College is expensive, so you should never pay full price. Hosts Michael MacKelvie, wealth
advisor, and Daniel Sharkey, senior wealth advisor, discuss ways to reduce college costs. They’ll
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Young Professionals: Now that you're past the basics of financial planning, what should you be thinking about as you continue building your wealth? Host Michael MacKelvie, wealth advisor, is joined by Jinger Pajestka, senior wealth advisor, to discuss goal setting, employer benefits, real estate investing, estate planning and insurance, all to help you build your wealth.
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Should I rent or buy my home? On this episode, we'll dive into several studies and look at your return on investment, time, taxes, cost of home renovations and more. Host Michael MacKelvie, wealth advisor, shares historical data, where we're at today and what you should consider as you weigh the pros and cons of homeownership.
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Tax season may be over, but that doesn't mean we're done tax planning. Jennifer Kohlbacher, director of wealth strategy, joins Michael MacKelvie, wealth advisor, to share the importance of year-round tax planning and what you should be thinking about.
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Cash balance plans are often understood but can be a win-win for tax savings and retirement planning. On this episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar, senior wealth advisor, is joined by Daniel Sharkey, senior wealth advisor. They dive into what they are, how they're run and who they may be right for.
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Want to teach your child about investing? It can be difficult to know where to start and even
how to answer their questions. Hosts Michael MacKelvie and Valerie Escobar share their advice
for parents looking to teach their child or teen about investing including compounding interest,
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It's not just about the numbers. There is value beyond the data that a wealth advisor can offer. They work to solve complex challenges and guide people during transitions. Hosts Michael MacKelvie and Valerie Escobar share their perspectives on the field before getting into wealth management and what they've learned since.
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IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s are among the very basics of building a financial plan, and they apply to
just about everybody. On this episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar, senior wealth
advisor, is joined by Jodi Robinson, vice president of tax services. They discuss the differences
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No one likes planning their mortality, but this is not time made but time spent. The challenges
and financial strain without proper planning can, unfortunately, leave a stain on someone’s
legacy. On this episode of Your Life Simplified, Michael MacKelvie, wealth advisor, is joined by
Michelle Cross, senior wealth advisor. They discuss ways to avoid estate planning challenges
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What is it that people get wrong about retirement? On this episode of Your Life Simplified, Michael MacKelvie, wealth advisor, is joined by guest, Keith Lawrence, retired P&G executive & co-author of "Your Retirement Quest". They discuss ways to be happy and healthy during one of the largest transitions in your life.
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Having a new child can bring immense amounts of joy, but it can also bring stress, especially when it comes to being financially prepared. This week, Valerie Escobar, senior wealth advisor, is joined by Whitney Reagan, wealth advisor. They’ll discuss aspects like the Family Medical Leave Act, short-term disability and preparing your team for your leave, to help prepare before welcoming a new child.
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The one constant in life is change, and the markets are no exception to this, which leads to a familiar question for many investors. When should you rebalance your portfolio, if at all? On this episode of Your Life Simplified, Michael MacKelvie, wealth advisor, is joined by Brad Rollins, vice president of investments. They discuss what rebalancing means and how to get back to your original investment portfolio mix.
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Money is a topic of conversation in many movies. The question is the legitimacy of some of these movies and how they portray the financial industry. On this episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar, senior wealth advisor, and Michael MacKelvie, wealth advisor, will react to hits, like The Big Short and The Wolf of Wall Street, and share the accuracies and inaccuracies.
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In our last episode, we started our discussion on Incentive Stock Options (ISOs). Now, we’ll
continue that discussion and dive deeper into Alternative Minimum Tax (ATM). Steve Moyer,
vice president of executive compensation & corporate offerings, joins our host, Valerie Escobar,
senior wealth advisor, to share more about the tax implications and strategies for ISOs and
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of stock-based compensation, shedding light on
how Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) work and the strategies that can help you maximize their
benefits. Steve Moyer, vice president of executive compensation & corporate offerings, joins
our host, Valerie Escobar, senior wealth advisor, to simplify the complexities of executive
compensation and ISOs. Listen to Part 2 to learn about the taxation of stock options. - Daha fazla göster
