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Steve Lear | Oct 7, 2025

Fall 2025 Market Commentary

Investments
Market Commentary
A Newsworthy Quarter
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Steve Lear | Sep 29, 2025

(Webinar Recording) Client Education: Navigating Your Client Portal

Client Education
Videos
Join Director of Client Support, Megan Pace, for an informative client education session to learn how to navigate your client portal.
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Steve Lear | Sep 8, 2025

Message From the President: Fall 2025

Message from the President
Starting September 30, your Plans of Action will be delivered through your Client Portal.
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Steve Lear | Aug 27, 2025

Six Key Tax Changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Among its many components, the Act introduces several significant changes to standard deduction rules that affect both individuals and businesses.
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Steve Lear | Aug 27, 2025

Navigating Life After Loss of Mobility: A Conversation Between Brendan Halleron and Steve Lear

Loss of mobility is a challenge many people will face, whether from sudden injury, illness, or the gradual effects of aging.
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Steve Lear | Aug 20, 2025

Your Guide to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): What You Need to Know

Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Learn the rules, deadlines, and tax strategies for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to avoid penalties and optimize your retirement income.
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Steve Lear | Aug 15, 2025

Planning Your Legacy: Begin With the End in Mind

Estate & Legacy Planning
Estate planning is the how; legacy planning is the why. So how do you start planning for your legacy while living your busy and fulfilling life?
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Steve Lear | Jul 31, 2025

Charitable Giving and Planning for Your Legacy

Charitable Giving
Estate & Legacy Planning
Unlock the power of charitable giving with confidence and strategic planning. Discover how charitable giving can shape your legacy.
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Steve Lear | Jul 7, 2025

Summer 2025 Market Commentary

Investments
Market Commentary
Don’t “Sell in May”
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Steve Lear | Jun 11, 2025

Mid-Year Financial Checkup: 7 Steps to Assess Your Progress

Financial Planning
Retirement Planning
One of the most empowering habits you can develop is regularly checking in on your financial goals.
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Steve Lear | Jun 11, 2025

Top Ten Reasons to Work with a Financial Planner in 2025

Financial Planning
Financial Fundamentals
Financial Literacy
Investment Management
For many, the idea of managing your finances – not just your budget, but your investment portfolio, taxes, and estate plan – is a daunting prospect.
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Steve Lear | Jun 10, 2025

Message From the President: Summer 2025

Message from the President
After several years of mostly smooth, quiet market growth, this spring saw a return of rather jagged, loud volatility.
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