Freestone congratulates the following advisors for their recognition as 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager award winners. Congratulations to Bob Mellon, CPWA®; Chris
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4 Things the GameStop Saga Should Teach You About Your Own Concentrated Stock Position
If you own shares that represent a large percentage of your overall portfolio, you have a concentrated stock position. The
Estate Planning / Financial Planning
Asset Titling Primer
Asset titling can have a significant impact on how your property is handled after your death, both on how and
Financial Planning / Retirement Planning
What Does Healthcare in Retirement Really Cost?
When working through retirement planning with clients, one of the questions we hear most often is “What will my health
Economic Outlook / Insights
2020-Q4: Economic Outlook
OVERVIEW: The United States economy bounced back in the third quarter of 2020 after contracting in the first and second
Common Client Questions / Estate Planning
The Basics of Social Security
One of the most common questions we hear from clients nearing retirement is, “When should I file for Social Security?”
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Freestone Advisor recognized as Barron’s Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors
Congratulations to Erik Morgan for his recognition as a Top 100 Independent Financial Advisor. Barron’s recently published its 2020 list
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2020 Market Scorecard
We’re taking a look under the hood to evaluate winners and losers of 2020. Freestone Insights Given the wild stock
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2020-Q3: Economic Outlook
The United States officially entered a recession in late-February as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The negative impact
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What Next?
The question on everyone’s minds is what happens next? What Next? The question on everyone’s minds is what happens next?
Financial Planning / Retirement Planning / Tax Planning
Distributing Company Stock from a 401(k) & the Impact of Net Unrealized Appreciation
If your employer grants company stock in your 401(k), you may be subject to income tax on capital gains when
Financial Planning
Tips for Protecting Your Identity
Identity theft has become more prevalent in recent years and has seen even more of a surge with the COVID-19
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Introducing our 2020 Freestone Future Scholarship Winners
Our 2020 scholarship winners have demonstrated how their passions and duty to civic leadership, problem solving and creative thinking have
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Future Leaders Scholarship’s 2020 Recipients Announced
We are proud to announce the recipients of our 3rd annual Freestone Future Leaders scholarship! The scholarship recipients include graduating
Economic Outlook / Insights
2020-Q2: Economic Outlook
OVERVIEW: At the beginning of the year, estimates from economists and investors called for continued economic growth despite an expansion
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When Are Roth Conversions Appropriate?
While there are regulatory requirements that dictate contribution eligibility for both Traditional and Roth IRAs, Roth Conversions are available to anyone who owns assets in a Traditional IRA. -
Distributing Company Stock from a 401(k) & the impact of Net Unrealized Appreciation
In this article, we explore the Net Unrealized Appreciation tax strategy to help mitigate the potential tax impact of employer stock when it is distributed from a retirement plan. -
Protecting Your Business from the Unexpected
Many business owners are so invested in the business that they do not think about a succession plan until they approach retirement. Succession planning is not just for retirement, however. What would happen to your business if you were suddenly to pass away or become disabled? -
The Basics of Social Security
One of the most common questions we hear from clients nearing retirement is, “When should I file for Social Security?” While there is no ‘one size fits all’ answer to this, understanding the basics can help you make an informed decision.
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A Guide to Tax and Estate Reform: What to Know and How to Prepare
Recently proposed federal legislation including President Biden’s American Families Plan and Senator Bernie Sanders’ For the 99.5% Act has prompted
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Concentrated Stock: Understanding the Associated Risks
Previously recorded on November 2, 2021, our recent webinar, we address the question, “why is selling so difficult?”. In short,
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Financial Foundations for Young Adults Session 1: Understanding Your Financial Foundation
High-level money management topics to help young adults learn the skills needed to understand good financial habits and basic investment
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Financial Foundations for Young Adults Session 2: Growing Your Financial Future
In this two-part webinar series, we’ll address high-level money management topics to help young adults understand the skills needed to
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Introduction to Estate Planning
What to consider now and in the future Build on your fundamental knowledge of Estate Planning and feel better prepared
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