Colin Gerrety, CFP®, CIMA®

Your Guide to Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs): A Thoughtful Way to Minimize Estate Tax

Imagine a family with a sizable net worth. They’ve worked hard for their money and want to make sure that every cent possible is passed to their children without being…

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Your Guide to the Donor-Advised Fund: A Powerful Tool for Charitable Giving

Many of our clients are passionate about charitable causes while also maximizing the tax benefits of their giving. If this matches your philosophy, then a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a…

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Your Guide to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

As retirement approaches, it’s essential to know the rules governing your retirement accounts. One major concern for retirees is understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and how they can impact your…

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The Changes to Retirement Rules in SECURE Act 2.0

In late December 2022, Congress passed a massive omnibus spending bill, dubbed “SECURE Act 2.0,” that included several big changes to retirement plans. This legislation comes in the wake of…

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It’s Time to Earn More Interest on Your Cash

I have a confession to make. Every time I look at my bank statement, I feel cheated. Remember being taught about compound interest and savings as a child? Put some…

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The 5 Reasons Inflation Is Falling

The past year has been a rough time for the American consumer. The specter of inflation, which had not reared its ugly head in the official numbers since the early…

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Don’t Botch Your Tax Return

There are few things more nerve-racking than receiving a letter from the IRS about a prior tax filing. You know the letter, stating you owe more in tax than you…

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Are Financial Advisors Worth the Cost?

It’s now possible to invest for basically nothing. On one side of the cost spectrum are firms like Vanguard and Betterment, who are commoditizing low-cost investing. On the other side…

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Risk: The Most Important Question To Get Right

This article was originally published on Forbes on June 11th, 2018.   Investors often get hung up on the wrong questions. Should I buy more Apple stock? Should I sell this…

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Predicting Market Returns: When Average Isn’t the Norm

The calm markets of 2017 may have lulled investors into thinking that stock returns are a smooth ride, but make no mistake, portfolio growth doesn’t occur in a straight line.…

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