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Most Wealthy Parents Avoid This Conversation for the Wrong Reason

Most Wealthy Parents avoid talking to their children about inheritance because they’re afraid. Not of taxes. Not of legal complexity. ...

If Your Estate Is Under $15 Million, Do You Still Need an Estate Plan?

If Your Estate Is Under $15 Million, Do You Still Need an Estate Plan?

A year ago, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently raised the federal estate tax exemption to $15 million per ...

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The Roth Conversion Window Is Still Open. Here’s Who Should Use It.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) rates are now permanent. But the case for Roth conversions didn’t go away, ...

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The Retirement Risk Zone

Two retirees. Same portfolio. Same returns. One runs out of money. Here’s the risk most retirement plans overlook, and how ...

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Five Insurance Mistakes That Can Quietly Unravel a High-Net-Worth Financial Plan

This article was contributed by Alistair Lynch of The Lynch Agency, Farm Bureau   When was the last time you ...

1st Quarter 2026 Commentary. Stay ahead with insightful analysis on market performance trends. Enhance your investment strategies for optimal returns.

Q1 2026 Quarterly Commentary

Market Performance Overview Equity markets experienced a volatile start to 2026, with periods of sharp drawdowns driven by geopolitical tensions ...

The 3 Tax Decisions That Matter More Than Your Tax Bracket

The 3 Tax Decisions That Matter More Than Your Tax Bracket

When most people think about taxes, the conversation tends to center around one number: their tax bracket. It’s a natural ...

Why High Earners Overpay in Taxes (Even With a CPA)

Why High Earners Overpay in Taxes (Even With a CPA)

For many high earners, there’s a quiet assumption: if you have a CPA, your taxes are fully handled. And in ...

Gifting in 2026: Strategic Wealth Transfers Under the New Permanent Exemption Rules

Gifting in 2026: Strategic Wealth Transfers Under the New Permanent Exemption Rules

For families with $5 million to $30 million in investable assets, gifting is not about generosity alone. It is about ...

Legacy Is More Than Taxes: Preparing Heirs for Inheritance

Legacy Is More Than Taxes: Preparing Heirs for Inheritance

For many successful families, estate planning begins with numbers. How large is the estate? What is the projected tax exposure? ...

The Coordination Gap

The Coordination Gap: Why Your CPA, Attorney, and Advisor Must Be Aligned

Tax season has a way of revealing what’s working-and what isn’t. For many high-net-worth families, March isn’t stressful because of ...

Rethinking Retirement: Why Flexibility Outweighs Precision

Rethinking Retirement: Why Flexibility Outweighs Precision

Most people think of retirement planning as a single number: the amount you need to save to stop working. But ...