Retirement Planning Integrating 401(k) Plans with Pontera May 17, 2024 - Discover how Cerity Partners leverages Pontera to transform the management of high-net-worth clients' 401(k) plans, integrating these crucial assets seamlessly into broader financial strategies.
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Retirement Planning How to Become a Snowbird in Retirement – 7 Tips to Help You Prepare April 10, 2024 - Transitioning into a snowbird lifestyle during retirement requires planning and readiness. Explore invaluable tips to help you prepare.
Estate Planning The Sunset is Not Worth Waiting For April 5, 2024 - Estate Tax Planning Strategies in 2024: Learn about strategies to navigate estate taxes before changes take effect in 2026. Options include Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs), Dynasty Trusts, Annual Gifting, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Sale to an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts (IDGTs), Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs), and Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs).
Economic & Market Update First Quarter 2024 Review & Forecast April 4, 2024 — Reflecting on the first quarter of 2024 reveals a landscape of economic resilience, characterized by modest growth, ongoing inflation challenges, and anticipation of future rate cuts. Explore insights and projections in our First Quarter 2024 Review & Forecast.
Economic & Market Update March 2024 Economic & Market Outlook March 5, 2024 — Explore our March 2024 Economic and Market Outlook, where we analyze the current state of the global economy and financial markets. We cover key topics such as the slight slowdown in the U.S. economy, inflation rates, the performance of global economies, evolving monetary policies, bond market dynamics, equity market trends, and the implications for commodities and currencies.
Strategic Planning Mapping the Succession Odyssey: Time, Talent, and Treasure as Your Strategic Guide March 4, 2024 — In ‘The 3 T’s of Practice Transition’, financial advisors who are also business owners can explore the complexities of transitioning their practice, focusing on managing talent, valuing time, and preserving their firm’s treasure.
Investing Opportunity Zones February 20, 2024 — Explore the evolving landscape of Opportunity Zones and how the proposed legislation could extend the benefits and reporting requirements for investors using Qualified Opportunity Funds for tax advantages and estate planning.
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Estate Planning 2024 Gift, Estate, and GST Tax ChangesPartner Paul Chmielewski highlights the gift, estate and GST tax changes for 2024.
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