In the News: With multiple accounts, there is plenty of room for RMD errors
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, highlights some common mistakes investors make when it comes to required minimum distributions.
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.
In the News: It’s ill-advised to count on an inheritance to fund your retirement
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how all inheritances are not equal, so banking on such a windfall to fund your retirement is generally a bad idea.
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.
In the News: Tax law changes escape infrastructure act, but remain in Build Back Better bill
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, covers the tax changes in the Nov. 5 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and what may be included in the Build Back Better bill.
Necessary Financial Planning Before Accepting an Early Retirement Offer
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CPA, CDFA®, and Financial Planner Adam Stadalius, CFP® to discuss early retirement offers, and some of the benefits to look for in the severance package offered.
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.
In the News: Spending in retirement—it’s what you’ve been saving for
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how a financial adviser should be taking the time before investors retire to discuss the spending stage of retirement.
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.