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Down markets combined with rapidly rising interest rates can be unsettling for investors, even experienced ones. While declining balance sheets can cause short-term concern, they also present an opportunity for long-term wealth transfer.
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This quick reference guide is a great resource for planning discussions with clients, summarizing tax deductions, credits, and retirement plan contributions limits for 2025. Use this guide to quickly find important information for tax planning with your clients.
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Selecting a trust as beneficiary of an individual retirement account (IRA) offers distinct advantages, disadvantages, and complexities compared to naming an individual. Learn if your clients should list a trust as a beneficiary of their IRA.

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The SECURE Act significantly changed the distribution rules for most individuals who inherited retirement accounts on or after January 1, 2020. A beneficiary of a retirement account can use this step-by-step guide to learn which distribution options are available to them. Help your clients that have inherited retirement accounts understand the updated rules.
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All investors are susceptible to common behavioral biases – it’s part of being human. A few biases in particular are especially common as investors transition to retirement. By recognizing them and having a financial plan to help prepare for uncertainty, these biases can be mitigated. Learn how you can help your clients avoid costly missteps.
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The taxation of bonds can be more complex than other types of investments. Use this guide to learn more about the tax impacts of the bonds your clients hold.
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Consider strategies beyond traditional 401(k) contributions when looking for ways to help clients maximize their savings to meet their retirement goals. Learn what options your clients have to maximize their retirement savings.
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A buy-sell agreement is a roadmap for business owners to use in the event of an ownership transfer, making it an essential tool for all closely held businesses with multiple owners. Help your clients understand the advantages of a buy-sell agreement for the business and their family.
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The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that a capital gains tax on the sale of certain assets is constitutional. Learn more about who is impacted and the types of securities that are affected.
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Estate planning can be complex for high-net worth individuals and families. Know the facts and don’t let your clients be misled by common myths and misconceptions.
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There are important ages to pay attention to for retirement planning, which may open up eligibility to certain benefits, affect the maximum amount individuals can contribute to a retirement account, and determine when to make required minimum distributions. Not all milestones require action, but a general awareness of them is important.
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Having foundational estate planning documents in place can provide your clients with a sense of choice, clarity, and control over their future affairs. Learn what estate planning documents all of your clients should have.

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