Washington Watch The SECURE Act, Regulation Best Interest, advertising rules update and more Key Points • SECURE Act: A last-minute deal saw the retirement savings bill become law just days before the end of 2019. • Regulation Best Interest: The deadline for ling and distributing the Client Relationship Summary nears, but clari cation read more »
We believe financial advisors should be fiduciaries for their clients. The interests between clients and the people who are giving them advice should be aligned as much as possible, while conflicts of interests should be minimized. Legally, a fiduciary duty is the highest standard of care for clients. We will never take a read more »
Since the creation of the Individual Retirement Account (IRA) in 1974, few investment firms have developed expertise in alternative investments. Most investment firms who offer retirement accounts focus on stocks, bonds, mutual funds and CDs. This creates a misperception that traditional investments are the only options for retirement plans. The fact is that read more »
As tax season is upon us it is always good to get refreshed on the different types of IRA accounts that exist. You have until you file your taxes (sometimes as late as October 15th) to make IRA contributions for the previous tax year. So there is still time to make 2013 contributions. read more »
As year-end tax planning and charitable giving activity swing into high gear, you may want to take a look at donor-advised funds. These funds allow an individual to make donations to an IRS-approved 501(c)3 charitable organization in a simple, tax-advantaged way. The donor-advised fund offers two advantages over direct charitable donations. First, it read more »
Are you a small business owner or self employed? The IRS estimates there are more than 20 million sole proprietors in the United States, and some business owners may not be aware that they can realize immediate tax benefits by setting up an Individual 401(k) plan. As the year-end approaches, it can be read more »
