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What To Do When You Decide To Divorce
Divorce is both an emotional and financial turning point. Understanding your rights, planning ahead, and working with the right professionals…
07.14.26Financial Planning & InvestmentsRebuilding Financial Confidence After Major Life Events
Rebuilding financial confidence after a life-altering event requires patience, clarity, and steady steps forward.
06.18.26Estate PlanningWhen Aging Parents Need Financial Help
As parents age and roles shift, adult children may need to recognize when support is needed, start conversations, assess their…
06.15.26Estate PlanningHow to Choose a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility for a Loved One
At some point in many elderly individuals’ lives, they require additional assistance, whether because they are sick, injured, or mentally…
11.26.25Financial Planning & InvestmentsHow to Work with Your Advisor After a Loved One’s Passing
A Five-Step Guide
09.29.25Financial Planning & InvestmentsFinancial Planning Checklist for Couples Remarrying
Remarrying is a significant milestone that brings the promise of new beginnings and the joy of building a life with…
07.09.25Women & WealthManaging the Loss of a Spouse: A Widow’s Guide
Given that women’s life expectancy in the U.S. is five years longer than men, they are highly likely to outlive…
01.02.25Financial Planning & InvestmentsPreparing for a Divorce
Taking Steps Toward a New Chapter
12.27.24Financial Planning & InvestmentsCostly Mistakes to Avoid in a Divorce
Very few divorces are “easy.” When children are involved, the process becomes even more complicated. And for high-income couples and…
12.26.24College
What’s Driving Underemployment and What Comes Next
Many recent graduates are facing a challenging job market, with fewer entry-level roles and rising underemployment. This article explores the…
06.10.26Next GenerationSetting Up a Durable Power of Attorney for Your College Student
A durable power of attorney helps parents stay prepared once a child turns 18 and gains full legal independence.
06.04.26Next GenerationSmart Budgeting, Saving, and Credit Tips for Students
Five key recommendations to help college students develop healthier financial habits around spending, saving, and debt.
06.01.26News6 Meridian Visits Wichita State Beta Alpha Psi
Our team recently met with accounting and finance students to share career insights, what the wealth management industry really looks…
04.23.26Next GenerationApplying for FAFSA® Checklist
Every year on October 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) opens for college students to apply for…
10.27.25Next GenerationWhat If Your Kids Decide Against College?
As a parent or grandparent, you may have diligently saved money in a 529 account to help fund your child’s…
08.25.25Next GenerationEstimating the Cost of College
It doesn’t take a degree in finance to see that the cost of college continues to rise. In its 2023…
04.15.25Next GenerationGetting A Head Start On College Savings
Explore these strategies to prepare for higher education expenses.
07.23.24Wealth & Wellness
10 Common Myths About Family Meetings
Common myths about family meetings
04.28.26Estate PlanningAging Self-Reflection Checklist
Self-reflect on how aging may be impacting your lifestyle, health, and finances
03.03.26Next GenerationHow to Balance Rising Financial Responsibilities
5 strategies for the sandwich generation.
11.18.25Next GenerationA Strategic Guide to Maximizing Your Workplace Perks
Employee benefits like pension plans, 401(k)s, health insurance, life insurance, and paid time off (PTO), have been around for over…
11.17.25ResourcesThe Caregiver’s Compass
Finding Balance and Setting Boundaries
10.27.25Estate PlanningWhat To Look For In An Extended Care Policy
Extended-care coverage can be complex. Here’s a list of questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs…
05.27.25Estate PlanningUnderstanding Extended Care
Addressing the potential risks of extended-term care expenses may be one of the biggest financial challenges for individuals who are…
05.05.25Estate PlanningA Guide to Planning Financially for Long-term Care
According to a study conducted by the Administration for Community Living in 2020, a 65-year-old has an almost 70% chance…
03.21.25Financial Planning & InvestmentsStrategies to Manage Rising Healthcare Costs
For many Americans, healthcare costs are a major source of worry as they prepare for retirement. Many retirees and pre-retirees…
01.31.25Financial Planning & InvestmentsHow to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
There is a large, often silent group of warriors in just about every context of our lives – at work,…
12.31.24Women & WealthThe Silent Costs of Caregiving as Women
More than 53 million Americans administer care to their loved ones, with 61% of those caregivers being women.1 But, caregiving…
11.25.24Estate PlanningEldercare ABCs: Unraveling Caregiving Terms
Helping an aging loved one will likely expose you to many new terms and some doctor-speak that will confound you…
11.05.24Wealth Preservation
The Estate Planning Checklist Every Young Professional Needs
Life moves quickly, and as a young professional, it’s easy to focus on what’s right in front of you: your…
02.26.26Estate PlanningAligning Your Estate Plan With Your Legacy Goals
Imagine an estate plan as the blueprint for your legacy. Without careful alignment, even the most well-intentioned plans can fall…
12.29.25Taxes2025 Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities
The 2025 tax year brings significant changes following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July, a law…
12.02.25ResourcesWhat Type of Investor Are You?
Finding Your Balance: Creating an investment mix is how you decide to allocate, or divide, your assets or investment dollars….
11.26.25Estate PlanningProtecting Your Special Needs Child After Your Death
Over the past few decades, life expectancy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) has increased due to medical…
06.09.25ResourcesManaging the Risk of Outliving Your Money
“What is your greatest retirement fear?” If you ask some pre-retirees this question, “outliving my money” may be one of…
03.05.25Financial Planning & InvestmentsGuidelines for Effective Family Meetings
Maintaining a balanced lifestyle involves more than financial health; it’s about gracefully handling life’s challenges with the right support. Family…
10.02.24Financial Planning & InvestmentsBreaking the Silence: Starting the Financial Conversation
Achieving a balanced life goes beyond just managing one’s finances. It requires developing the ability to handle various obstacles throughout…
10.02.24Estate PlanningChoosing An Executor And/Or Trustee
The importance of choosing an executor or trustee for one’s estate plan or living trust and helpful criteria for selecting…
09.10.24Estate PlanningRetiring Early? Here’s What To Consider
Planning options and a helpful checklist for people considering early retirement.
08.19.24Estate PlanningA Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) is an unalterable legal arrangement aimed at achieving specific objectives, such as minimizing estate…
06.24.24Estate PlanningPreventing Estate Planning Pitfalls
Tips to ensure your estate plan aligns with your intentions.
05.20.24Preparing for Retirement
What Is a Roth IRA, and Is It Right for Me?
Learn what a Roth IRA is, who it’s right for, and how it can deliver long-term tax advantages to strengthen…
07.10.26Next GenerationWhat To Do with Your 401(k) When You Leave Your Job
When leaving a job, you have several 401(k) rollover options—each with different tax benefits, flexibility, and trade-offs.
07.02.26Next GenerationGuide to Workplace Retirement Plans
Workplace retirement plans like 401(k)s are essential for long-term financial security. This guide explains how defined contribution plans work, how…
06.24.26Financial Planning & InvestmentsUnderstanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Understand required minimum distributions (RMDs), IRS-mandated withdrawals from retirement accounts. Learn how they’re calculated, when to take them, and strategies…
06.08.26ResourcesA Snowbird’s Guide to Moving to Florida or Arizona
Retirees living in colder parts of the United States often find the idea of spending part of the year in…
04.21.26Estate PlanningAccepting and Embracing Aging
Having self-awareness and understanding about where we are in the aging process is key to successful estate and financial planning…
04.02.26Estate PlanningLiving Longer Means Rethinking Retirement and Careers
“May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live,” goes a traditional Irish…
03.31.26Estate PlanningRetirement Preparation Mistakes
Why are they made again and again?
03.27.26Resources2026 Guide for Retirement Planning
It is important to recognize that both controllable and noncontrollable variables impact financial outcomes in retirement.
03.25.26Estate Planning5 Myths About Saving Money in Retirement
Chances are, you worry about having enough money in retirement to be able to maintain your lifestyle and accomplish the…
03.05.26Estate PlanningWill My Money Last?
Confronting the fear of outliving your savings
01.23.26Resources2026 Retirement Plan Limits and Contributions
The Internal Revenue Service has released the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) applicable to pension plan contribution limits. In addition to…
01.05.26Passing Down Wealth
Four Ways of Saving for a Child’s Future
Planning for a child’s future isn’t one-size-fits-all. Different savings approaches offer varying levels of flexibility, tax treatment, and long-term potential—making…
06.17.26Estate PlanningEstates and Trusts
A Guide to Planning
06.03.26Financial Planning & InvestmentsWhat to Know About Trump Accounts
Trump accounts are designed to encourage long-term investing for minors by allowing contributions during childhood and tax-deferred growth until adulthood.
05.28.26Estate PlanningChoosing the Right Life Insurance
An overview of the terminology, available options, and criteria for identifying the right life insurance policy for you and your…
05.26.26Estate PlanningWhat Happens When There Are No Beneficiaries
Where do those accounts and policies end up? Some accounts have no designated beneficiary. Rarely, the same thing occurs with…
05.20.26Resources10 Common Myths About Family Meetings
Common myths about family meetings
04.28.26Estate PlanningLater Is Now
“I’ll do it later.” In today’s world, keeping up with our many responsibilities and commitments can feel like a constant…
03.12.26Estate PlanningWill Power
Only 24 percent of adults have an estate strategy document, such as a will, in place, which may not be…
01.12.26Taxes2025 Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities
The 2025 tax year brings significant changes following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July, a law…
12.02.25Estate PlanningProtecting Your Special Needs Child After Your Death
Over the past few decades, life expectancy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) has increased due to medical…
06.09.25Estate PlanningManaging An Inheritance
Inheriting Wealth Can Be A Burden And A Blessing. Even if you have an inclination that a family member may…
02.04.25Estate PlanningChoosing An Executor And/Or Trustee
The importance of choosing an executor or trustee for one’s estate plan or living trust and helpful criteria for selecting…
09.10.24Philanthropy
Aligning Your Estate Plan With Your Legacy Goals
Imagine an estate plan as the blueprint for your legacy. Without careful alignment, even the most well-intentioned plans can fall…
12.29.25Taxes2025 Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities
The 2025 tax year brings significant changes following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July, a law…
12.02.25Resources2025 Year-End Charitable Giving Opportunities
As the year winds down, now is the time to consider making charitable contributions before the December 31 deadline to…
11.10.25ResourcesMake a Positive Impact With Your Investments
Six steps for aligning your finances with your values.
11.04.25Estate PlanningUnifying Families Through Philanthropy
Giving isn’t just good for the world – it may be the secret to preserving multi-generational wealth.
07.16.24Financial Planning & InvestmentsA Priority on Wealth Preservation
Simple strategies to protect the wealth you’ve worked to build.
03.01.24