Retire Smart: The Debate on Mortgage Payoff and Its Impact on Cash Flow

Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, joins Senior Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, and Associate Peter Lynch advise a couple who have different opinions on paying off their mortgage before retirement. They weigh the options between carrying mortgage debt and cash flow once the couple stops working.

S&P 500’s 2023 Triumphs Against Odds, Anticipating Trends in 2024

This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by fellow Research Analysts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, and Jacob Keen, CFA, to discuss the market’s performance during 2023 and look ahead to what trends we may see in 2024. The Analysts also take a closer look at the dollar’s strength and where we fit in the global economy.

The Retirement ‘Sweet Spot’: Benefits of Roth IRAs for New Retirees

Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Associate Clay Norman, CFP®, join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to provide advice for an investor who is entering the “sweet spot” of retirement when one’s income taxes may be at their lowest level before they take required minimum distributions.

Seize the Moment: Essential Financial Steps Before Year-End

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Senior Associates Michael Griffin, CFP®, and Logan Daniel, CFP®, CRPC® to provide advice for a couple who are forced to tackle their year-end financial planning on their own—without an adviser to help. The experts highlight the main things that have a hard Dec. 31 deadline.

Maximizing Philanthropy and Minimizing Tax with Qualified Charitable Distributions

Excerpt: Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Associate Giuliana Barbagelata, CFP® to provide advice for a couple of investors who are fortunate enough not to need all their required minimum distributions from their retirement accounts for living expenses. D.J. and Giuliana explain how they can direct that money to their favorite charitable organization and still receive tax benefits.

Trusts Offer Control and Protection for Grandchildren’s Legacy

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, and Associate Peter Lynch explore the situation of a wealthy investor who wants to leave his massive estate to his five grandchildren. With the grandchildren ranging in ages from 3 to 20, the experts consider his option of using a trust to shelter their inheritance from estate and gift taxes. Additionally, the trust can allow him to control how his money is used from beyond the grave.

Navigating the Return of Student Loan Payments in a Post-Pandemic Economy

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Senior Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, and Associate Giuliana Barbagelata, CFP® work together to provide advice to an investor who is facing reinstated student loan payments; however, her life has significantly changed in the past three years, making her wonder if she has better options for paying down her student debt.