2022 Outlook Includes Inflation and Rising Interest Rates

The Henssler Research Analysts discuss what they believe 2022 holds for the stock market, as Chief Investment Officer, Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, and Research Analysts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, and Jacob Keen, CFA, examine inflation, government spending, performance concentration in a few stocks, and the chances of growth in 2022.

With Multiple Accounts, There is Plenty of Room for RMD Errors

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Associate Peter Lynch to work through the complicated situation of having multiple retirement accounts that require individual required minimum distributions. With plenty of room for error, paying close attention to RMDs is necessary.

It’s Ill-Advised to Count on an Inheritance to Fund Your Retirement

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Senior Financial Planner Josh Weidie, CWS®, to discuss a common fallacy among investors—that they can rely on an inheritance to fund their retirement. They discuss the average inheritance and some of the many ways an it could be significantly reduced before passing to the heirs.

Lifetime Income From a 401(k)? You May Want to Think Again

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Client Relationship Manager for Retirement Services Justin Wagner, AIF®, to discuss 401(k) participants’ interest in a lifetime income feature to their plans. They talk about what that might look like, the fiduciary concerns, and if it is even a good option for the investors.

Spending in Retirement—It is What You’ve Been Saving For

Senior Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, and a Financial Planner join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to address a couple who are worried about the transition in retirement from accumulating money to spending money. The investors are concerned that they won’t enjoy retirement because of the unease they feel not receiving a paycheck.

Establishing a Legacy of Giving Through Donor-Advised Funds and Family Foundations

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Senior Financial Planner Giuliana Barbagelata, CFP®, take a closer look at donor-advised funds and family foundations for significant charitable giving. They compare the two in terms of ongoing fees, donor control, and tax benefits.