In the News: Three ways the SECURE Acts significantly changed required minimum distributions
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how the rules surrounding required minimum distributions have changed recently.
Three Ways the SECURE Acts Significantly Changed Required Minimum Distributions
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Senior Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, to address the three significant ways the SECURE Acts have affected required minimum distributions.
In the News: Retirement savings should not be left on autopilot
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that even if you were auto enrolled in your 401(k), It is still your responsibility to increase your contributions, select appropriate and diversified investments, and take advantage of Roth options if available.
Retirement Savings Should Not be Left on Autopilot
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, and Justin Wagner, AIF®, Client Relationship Manager for Retirement Services, deal with an investor who set his 401(k) and forgot about it for 13 years!
In the News: Financial moves to minimize taxes; you need to consider all aspects
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how a couple should consider a Roth conversion on a year-to-year basis as there are many moving parts to this financial move.
Financial Moves to Minimize Taxes; You Need to Consider All Aspects
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Associate Peter Lynch and Senior Financial Planner Giuliana Barbagelata, CFP®, to discuss a couple looking to shift money around now to minimize the impact of required minimum distributions in the future. The experts discuss the many moving parts in their financial plan needing consideration before making any moves today.
In the News: Cognitive Decline Can Increase Difficulty in Managing Finances
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how naming a competent person as your financial power of attorney can allow you to relax and enjoy the time you have left.
Cognitive Decline Can Increase Difficulty in Managing Finances
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Senior Associates Melanie Wells, CFP®, and Logan Daniel, CFP®, CRPC®, to review a senior investor’s situation and how she can protect her money should she cognitively decline. Unfortunately, aging increases the risk of natural cognitive decline, dementia, or side effects from medications, putting seniors in a vulnerable position for financial abuse.
In the News: An empty nest marks a significant financial event in your life
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how having an empty nest is the time to focus on your future. With your children out of the house, there are probably several areas in your budget that you can reevaluate.
An Empty Nest Marks a Significant Financial Event in Your Life
This week in our “Money Talks” case study, Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Associate Clay Norman, CFP®, to address a couple who have entered the empty nest phase of their life. The financial experts discuss how this life event comes with several financial changes and opportunities.