Establishing a Legacy of Giving Through Donor-Advised Funds and Family Foundations

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Senior Financial Planner Giuliana Barbagelata, CFP®, take a closer look at donor-advised funds and family foundations for significant charitable giving. They compare the two in terms of ongoing fees, donor control, and tax benefits.

Our Three Cents — Team Spirit

In this episode of “Our Three Cents – Exit Planning Strategies” podcast,, we discuss the importance of assembling a team of experts to help you in your business transition. To achieve maximum value from selling a business you will need help to organize your sale offering, prepare financial and other documents that buyers require, and complete the legal papers that protect you, your business, and your buyer.

Trusted Persons to Help with Financial Responsibilities as You Age

This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Associate Peter Lynch to discuss the importance of having fiduciaries or trusted contacts for senior investors to help ensure these potentially vulnerable investors are not being exploited. Peter explains the different types of powers of attorney and when they are applicable.

No Single Solution to Maximize Inherited IRAs

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Tax Consultant Jessie Thomas, CPA, to delve into a case study involving inherited IRAs and the SECURE Act, which eliminated the “stretch” strategy. They provide insight on the required minimum distribution rules for beneficiaries and other alternatives to pass assets on to heirs.

Should an Executor Account for Non-Probate Assets When Distributing Assets According to the Will?

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CPA, CDFA®, and Arun Gupta, an estate planning attorney with Reeves Law, PC, to answer a listener’s question on whether a Will should consider money that transferred by beneficiary designation. They discuss language the Will may contain that would give the executor guidance as well as options for the executor and heirs to consider.