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Tax Planning

Introduction to Advanced Gift Planning Strategies

Introduction to Advanced Gift Planning Strategies

A primary goal of many affluent families is to pass assets to their beneficiaries in such a way as to not lose significant portions of that wealth to gift or estate taxes. This is a crucial part of wealth management and estate planning.

Gifting Strategies During Life to Help Reduce Estate Taxes

Gifting Strategies During Life to Help Reduce Estate Taxes

Amassing wealth comes with many benefits, but having a substantial estate comes with the repercussions of elevated taxes. Gifting portions of your assets to mitigate tax ramifications is possibly a reasonable strategy.

Capital Gains in Joint Ownership Accounts - Unmarried Parties

Capital Gains in Joint Ownership Accounts - Unmarried Parties

Joint ownership of an account can complicate how capital gains are dispersed and who is responsible for the taxes involved.

Dual Residency

Dual Residency

Dual residency is for many, an excellent way to get the most enjoyment out of your assets. Having two homes in different parts of the country allows for maximum freedom in your lifestyle, and perks abound, depending on your interests.

5 Things to Think About Before Buying a Vacation Home

5 Things to Think About Before Buying a Vacation Home

Watch Sand Hill Global Advisor's video about the most important things to consider before buying your dream vacation home in this frenzied real estate market, such as the cost, location, investment potential, tax impact, and exit strategy.

Brenda Vingiello’s Outlook on Inflation | July 27, 2021

Brenda Vingiello’s Outlook on Inflation | July 27, 2021

For the better part of the last decade, Central Banks around the world have battled deflation as globalization, technological innovation, and slow economic growth have weighed on prices.

The Search for a Financial Advisor

The Search for a Financial Advisor

We all want our financial journey to be clear, straightforward, and dependable. We want our growth to follow a steady upward trajectory with no surprises, anchored in wisdom and unshakeable strategy.

When Is It Time to Hire a Financial Advisor?

When Is It Time to Hire a Financial Advisor?

When it comes to finances, everyone has a unique situation and a diverse collection of personal goals. Meeting those aspirations can be difficult in the best of circumstances, but navigating relentless change can make things challenging.

Make Hay While the Sun Shines

Make Hay While the Sun Shines

Setting aside political forecasts and competing ideologies, recent history has shown both parties have contributed to present conditions, often by ignoring spending constraints while at the same time lamenting the steady rise in national debt.

A Guide to Navigating the Financial Planning Landscape

A Guide to Navigating the Financial Planning Landscape

Although equity markets are down significantly from their highs just a month ago, there are various personal financial planning strategies that could warrant immediate attention.

Saving Tax Dollars with Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)

Saving Tax Dollars with Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)

Per the Internal Revenue Code, there is an allowance on deferring capital gains tax after the sale of qualified small business stock if proceeds are used to buy shares in a new qualifying company.