by Bryan Wisda, CFP® | Sep 1, 2023 | Investment Management
In the dynamic world of finance, there’s a recurring notion: “Now is not the right time to invest in the stock market.” Whether you’re new to investing or have been at it for years, this feeling of trepidation is universal. But if you dig...
by Bryan Wisda, CFP® | Jun 13, 2023 | Investment Management, Wealth Protection
Whenever inflation is high, investors ask, “Have stocks kept up with inflation?” YES! Over time, stocks have not only kept up with inflation but outpaced inflation by a considerable margin. Here’s a video showing the result… For more...
by Bryan Wisda, CFP® | Apr 26, 2023 | Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
Required Minimum Distribution rules for 401k accounts must be paid attention to if you’re nearing retirement. If you’re nearing retirement age, you’re probably familiar with the concept of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). RMDs are the minimum...
by Bryan Wisda, CFP® | Apr 6, 2023 | Relationship Management, Wealth Management
When wealthy individuals establish trusts they often appoint friends or family members to serve as trustees after they pass away. If you are a trustee you become responsible to oversee investment management, distributions, and trust administration. But these friends...
by Bryan Wisda, CFP® | Mar 12, 2023 | Advanced Planning, Tax Planning, Wealth Transfer
With the signing of the SECURE ACT 2.0, anybody over the age of 70 1/2 may fund a Charitable Remainder Trust with a QCD of up to $50,000. A QCD is short way of saying Qualified Charitable Distribution. A QCD allows people to donate up to $100,000 from their IRA each...
