Posts by Samantha Masey
Uncertainty From The Fed & Recent Banking Woes
As part of the investment committee’s responsibility, our team is always tuned into the markets – whether during trading sessions or after hours reading, hoping to make sense of macro, micro, technical, fundamentals and everything in between. In the past two weeks this has intensified given what we saw in the banking sector with the…
Read More6 Strategies for Unused 529 Plan Funds
Written by: Samantha Masey, Wealth Advisor 529 plans are a popular choice for parents saving towards their children’s education because of the many benefits the investment plan offers. These plans are used to pay for qualified educational expenses tax-free. This includes higher education expenses of tuition, room and board, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required…
Read MoreBanking Focus From the Past Week
For the past week, we have seen increased concern over the health of the banking sector with the Federal Reserve stepping in to provide measures to support bank liquidity needs. For some, this felt a bit like the Global Financial Crisis from 15 years ago as the 16th largest U.S. bank (Silicon Valley Bank) failed in…
Read MoreWebinar Recording: How to Maximize Your Employer Stock Compensation
Watch our webinar recording for guidance on how to maximize your employer stock compensation and some tax considerations many people overlook! Presented by: Steven Bouchey, Nicole Gobel, and Vincenzo Testa Answered Questions: How can I optimize the timing of my stock awards? Should market volatility impact my decision on exercising awards? How do I minimize…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day
A message from Steven Bouchey on International Women’s Day Helping women manage their wealth has always been near and dear to my heart, and I have built out my team to include some very dynamic and talented female professionals to help me fulfill this goal. I am committed to bringing more awareness so that women…
Read MoreThe Future of Electric Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence: The Effect on Economies
Written by: Vincenzo Testa, CPA, CFP® The shift from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles will be a revolutionary change in the world of transportation. We can compare this change to when we went from “horse and buggies” to the Ford Model T. The infrastructure needed to make this shift will create hundreds of thousands of…
Read MoreHealth Savings Accounts Can Be an Integral Part of Your Retirement Plan – Here’s How
Written by: Marty Shields, CFP®, AIF® A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a type of savings account that lets you set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. These expenses include deductibles, copayment, and long-term care insurance. HSA funds generally cannot be used for health insurance premiums, and you can…
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