Most U.S. tax payers are well-versed on §401(k) and §501(c)(3), but how well do you know §1031? Like most provisions
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The Hardest Thing to Do As an Investor
Fending off the short-termism of CNBC and internet media is difficult, but necessary if you are going to be successful
Financial Planning / Wealth Management
The Powerball Lottery and Financial Planning
The “Powerball” discussion is just another way of saying “If money were not an issue, what would you do?” I
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Trump or Hillary: What Either Candidate Can Mean For Your Finances
Beyond the rhetoric and media circus, there are some very real differences between the candidates in terms of policy that
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A Bull Market for Rebellion
“The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.”- Winston Churchill The world is in a
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2016 Summer Reading List
For the last three summers, we’ve published a summer reading list of books that our employees thought you would enjoy.
Insights / Investment Advisory
What Now?
Wall Street usually begins the year with an exercise in predicting the unpredictable. It is human nature to try to
Insights / Investment Advisory
Putting Things into Perspective
During the third quarter of 2015, stock markets around the world declined and the heavy breathing of the financial media
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Mid-Year Scorecard
Stock markets around the world continued their advance during the second quarter, although the U.S. Stock market is starting to
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2015 Summer Reading List
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown An Irresistible Depression era story about beating the odds and
Charitable Giving / Financial Planning
Thoughtful Charitable Gifting Through a Donor Advised Fund
There are many ways an individual can donate; whether by directly contributing to institutions, establishing trusts or foundations, or through
Charitable Giving / Tax Planning
Tax-protected Gifting through the IRA Charitable Rollover Provision
For aging investors, the IRA can prove to become a sizable tax liability as it grows nearing retirement. IRA assets
Insurance Planning
Risk Management
There are many ways to reduce investment risk. The most common strategies include holding a portion of your investable assets
Tax Planning
Tax Thoughts
Among other things, Spring is the season for income taxes and, in general, many clients have been a little shocked
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Community Outreach at Freestone
This year marks the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 30th annual “Big Climb.” The philanthropic event requires participants to climb
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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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