Oct
20

The Morgan Report Q3 2021 Review — Crypto Breakthrough & Employee Stock Options

posted on October 20th 2021 in Financial Planning & Market Commentary with 0 Comments

It’s not often investors are able to see the inner workings of a truly brilliant trading strategy in a cutting-edge sector of the investment world, in this case cryptocurrency. Many unique investment strategies are often driven by “black box” quantitative machines using computer algorithms investors aren’t privy to lest their secrets be revealed. This obfuscation […]

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Aug
03

How Long-Term Care Insurance Can Add Value to Your Financial Plan

posted on August 3rd 2021 in Financial Planning with 0 Comments

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If you’re under age 50, it may be difficult to imagine your health condition and medical needs decades into the future. However, when analyzing the need and benefits of long-term care insurance, perhaps it’s easier to recall a personal experience with a parent or grandparent who needed long-term medical assistance later in life. The financial […]

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Jul
19

What Is a Deferred Sales Trust and Why You May Consider One

posted on July 19th 2021 in Financial Planning with 0 Comments

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If you’re not familiar with a Deferred Sales Trust (DST), you’re not alone. While it may be a relatively unknown strategy, a DST, similar to an installment sale, can help mitigate significant tax liability for certain individuals. Primarily used by business owners and real estate investors, the proprietary tool is a flexible and valuable way […]

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Sep
29

Does Your RIA Support Your Entrepreneurial Spirit?

posted on September 29th 2020 in Financial Planning with 0 Comments

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Let me guess… You became a financial advisor because you want to help families secure their financial futures. You envisioned yourself coming to work every day fired up about helping your clients accomplish their dreams.  But you’ve hit a roadblock. The RIA you work for is squashing every ounce of passion you have. You feel […]

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Jun
17

What Should You Do If You’re Recently Retired?

posted on June 17th 2020 in Financial Planning with 0 Comments

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WorthPointe advisors John Chapman and Matt Addington provide their answers to that question in a new video that touches on three areas: the emotional impact of the pandemic; what you seek to accomplish; and what changes, if any, may be required with respect to income planning. Discover why we feel you shouldn’t be panicking, why […]

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Jun
12

How Should You Get Back In?

posted on June 12th 2020 in Financial Planning with 0 Comments

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Are you one of the many people who sold at the end of March when the market dipped — and are now wondering what to do next? In a new video, WorthPointe founder Christopher Van Slyke and advisor John Chapman discuss the value of putting the past behind you and moving forward with a focus […]

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May
06

WorthPointe Advisor Authors Book on Caring for Aging Parents

posted on May 6th 2020 in Financial Planning with 0 Comments

Drawing from his experiences as a financial planner and a son who cared for both parents before their deaths, WorthPointe advisor Morgan Smith has written a book — Generation Squeezed™: A Holistic Guide for Taking Care of Aging Parents. Weaving his personal experiences with his professional expertise, he provides plenty of food for thought about […]

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