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Advisors and investors have long struggled with demonstrating the value of their advice recommendations. By putting a number on the value of their advice, financial advisors can surface the highest-value advice interventions and demonstrate their value to clients to retain and attract more business. The value of this personalized advice—which can strengthen your wealth advisor relationships—is illustrated through a four-part framework, methodology model, and four hypothetical case studies.

Charitable giving is an important goal for many investors. Although any form can be beneficial, proper planning of the when, what, and how can help maximize the donor’s philanthropic as well as overall wealth planning goals. In examining some common charitable giving strategies, the advantages and disadvantages are discussed, and examples are presented to illustrate the potential impact.

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the federal estate tax exemption was temporarily doubled through December 31, 2025. Effective January 1, 2026, the exemption limits are scheduled to be reduced by half, adjusted for inflation. Charting the change and inflation adjustment, the projected limits are provided for your tax and estate planning.

Employing service providers in your home carries considerable risk. If not handled with extreme care, the process of hiring, termination, and managing day-to-day responsibilities can create liability—and even result in claims of discrimination and retaliation by the employee. This report provides a snapshot of an increasingly complex employment landscape, including laws and trends that are critical to not only protect you and your employees, but create a safer and happier work environment for all parties.

Many newly wealthy families can credit their expanded fortunes to a major liquidity event, most frequently the sale of a business. For many in this group, recently acquired wealth creates a host of new and, sometimes unexpected, challenges. While the challenges will vary from family to family, the members of this group share some common needs. In this piece, we look at what those needs are and how they might be addressed when creating a comprehensive financial plan.

To succeed, any organization needs to develop, maintain, and adhere to well-defined business processes and workflows. For family offices, which manage the complex financial and business affairs of ultra-high-net-worth families, best practice business processes are paramount to ensure efficiency and employee productivity, reduce risks, and improve outcomes. However, their value can only be realized through day-to-day usage and rigor.

Before changing your residency to a new state for income tax purposes, consider the items outlined in this checklist. For additional insights, read more on how to successfully change your tax residency.