Financial Planning

Caring for Aging Family Members

Do you have a plan in place for aging? In this video, the first of a three-part series, Brian Cochran joins care manager Susan Stuart to discuss the importance of getting your affairs in order, how to choose a care team, and how to minimize uncertainty around life’s greatest inevitability.

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Preparing Executors and Trustees

Who will be responsible for your money after you die? Is there a plan for ensuring your family is cared for? In this video, Brian Cochran meets with estate attorney Curtis Vernon to discuss the process of naming an executor, simplifying your resources, and deciding who should handle the details of your estate.

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Being a Wise Steward of an Inheritance

Inheriting wealth can change your life dramatically. Are you prepared to steward those resources wisely and responsibly? Brian Cochran and Cole Leonida discuss ways individuals can better prepare their family members for a lifetime of healthy money habits, and how young people can ready themselves for the future.

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Tax-Planning Tips for the Year Ahead

Now that Tax Day has come and gone, you may be eager to avoid thinking about the topic for a while. If you faced any unexpected tax bills or a lower refund than you anticipated, you may still be reeling from the surprise. But as tempting as it may be to put off tax planning…

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The SECURE 2.0 Act and Your Retirement

The SECURE 2.0 Act introduces more than 90 changes to the rules around retirement savings. Many of these changes create opportunities and add flexibility, but they may also introduce greater complexity to your financial plan. With so many new changes set to roll out over the next few years, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. What’s…

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