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- March 24, 2025
Provenance Wealth Advisors, an independent RIA firm, has named Peter Mottek chief executive officer and president. Managing Director Eric Zeitlin is advancing to chairman of the board and Richard A. Berkowitz, JD, CPA, has been named chairman emeritus. With over 35 years in the industry, Mottek joins PWA after leading…
- March 18, 2025
Ultra-high-net-worth individuals with estates valued above the $13.99 million estate-tax lifetime-exclusion amount in 2025 (or $27.98 million for married couples filing joint tax returns) have several opportunities to reduce their estate tax liabilities at death while preserving wealth for future generations while they are alive. Give Multiple Gifts During Life…
- March 13, 2025
Growing a family, buying a home and retiring from your professional career are exciting life events that people talk about but few plan for. If you put off planning for these happy occasions, imagine how little time you devote to preparing for life’s unfortunate realities, such as losing a job,…
- March 7, 2025
Caring for a family member with a physical, intellectual or emotional disability can be costly. Everyday expenses can include food and shelter, specialized medications, assistive devices, special education, transportation, at-home nursing care, and much more. Over time, these expenses will almost certainly increase. Families must engage in advanced planning to…
- March 5, 2025
If you received a year-end bonus, congratulations! As gratifying as it may be to splurge on something you can enjoy immediately, you may want to take a few moments to consider how you can maximize those dollars for the long term. Following are seven smart money moves to help you…
- February 26, 2025
Starting a small business can be an exciting venture for anyone seeking career and financial independence. However, the planning and processes required to achieve those goals can be daunting. Entrepreneurs must consider how they will make money today and save enough to ensure a successful retirement for themselves in the…
- February 20, 2025
The decision to invest in stocks is one that individuals must take the time to consider carefully, weighing the risks and rewards in the context of their unique facts and circumstances. In general, stocks carry far greater risks than other investments, such as bonds and cash. Investors must contend with…
- February 12, 2025
With 2025 well underway, certain calendar-year trusts and estates still have a small window of opportunity to reduce their 2024 income tax liabilities and those of the trusts’ beneficiaries provided they act before March 6, 2025. Under a special IRS rule, trustees have 65 days after the start of a…
- February 4, 2025
Asset diversification is an investment strategy designed to help investors minimize exposure to market volatility while attempting to maximize opportunities for high returns over the long term. While diversifying assets does not guarantee any investment objective will be met, spreading out investable dollars over a diverse mix of stocks, bonds,…
- January 30, 2025
A power of attorney is a legal document in which you grant to someone else the authority to oversee your financial affairs and make prudent decisions on your behalf if and when you are unable to do so on your own. Â Those decisions could be as mundane as paying household…