One of the most important decisions you’ll make during estate planning is choosing who will serve as your trustee after you pass away. For many families, the instinct is to choose a spouse, sibling, or trusted friend. On

While the economy showed strong growth in 2025, emerging risks—such as a cooling labor market and weak consumer confidence—create uncertainty heading into 2026. Driven by consumer spending and productivity, the economy had very solid growth

Explore how 2026 Social Security changes affect high-net-worth individuals and learn tax and benefit strategies to maximize lifetime income. Key Points  Maximum Taxable Earnings Rise to $184,500: Direct increase in Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) payroll taxes for high earners.  Medicare Income-Related

Even though unemployment rose in the third quarter of 2025, the U.S. economy showed strong momentum due to robust consumer spending. Our Quarterly Outlook explores the risks, sources of stability, and key areas to watch

February 25, 2026 | 12 p.m. CST If you are a CPA professional interested in expanding your firm’s offerings to wealth management and want to learn how the expertise of an outside partner can help

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For some parents, few responsibilities feel as important as teaching kids about money. In a world of instant gratification and often hidden financial mechanisms, it can become even more essential to help them develop a

Kevin Grogan breaks down why a softening labor market played a key role in the Fed’s decision to cut interest rates. Last week, the Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25%, bringing the policy rate range