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.

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.

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.