529 Plans

529 Plans

Over the past few years, 529 plans are one of the premier methods of saving for college because of their high contribution limits, potential state income tax deductions on contributions, federal tax-free withdrawals for qualifying education expenses, and tax-deferred...
10b5-1 Plan

10b5-1 Plan

Company trading policies limit the number of days that insiders can trade their stock. As a result of these restrictions, company executives may have difficulty managing their personal holdings, which can represent a source of concentration risk within their wider...
The Importance of Having a Will

The Importance of Having a Will

A will is a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes regarding the distribution of their assets, the care of their dependents (such as minor children), and the management of their affairs after death. Having a will is important for several reasons, as it...
Exchange Funds

Exchange Funds

Exchange funds provide individuals a way to diversify their concentrated low tax basis interest in a stock without incurring immediate capital gains. Exchange funds are a collective investment structure in which multiple investors contribute various equities to the...
Saving for Education

Saving for Education

Jennifer Ward and Jessica Cafferata, JD, CFP®, CDFA® College tuition, room and board, fees, books and supplies, meals, transportation, and medical expenses are examples of financial considerations for college and graduate school. Public and private four-year college...