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Elder planning advice from a wealth advisor.

August 21, 2024

Preserving Wealth, Legacy, and Lifestyle: A 7-Step Elder Planning Guide for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Let’s begin with Margaret, a retired entrepreneur in her late seventies, who had built a remarkable life with her successful ski store in Aspen. Her mountain estate was a testament to her hard work, but as the years passed and her health declined, she found herself increasingly reliant on her longtime housekeeper, Elena. Elena, initially...

August 18, 2024

Celebrating Our 100th Podcast Episode with The Expert Network!

We are excited to celebrate a significant milestone—our 100th podcast episode! This incredible achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our dedicated listeners. In this special episode, The Expert Network team, including Karl Frank, CFP, of A&I Wealth Management, reflects on our favorite podcasts and the invaluable lessons learned and shared with our...

Legacy planning insights from a wealth advisor.

August 6, 2024

Preserving Your Legacy: A Financial Planner’s Guide to Capturing Family Stories

Have you ever wished you could bottle up the wisdom and life experiences of your elders? You’re not alone. As financial planners at A&I Wealth Management, we understand that a family’s legacy is far richer than just financial assets. It’s the stories, values, and traditions that truly shape future generations. That’s why we believe capturing...

Speaker giving investment advice with market chart

July 26, 2024

2024 Q2 Investment Market Commentary

UPDATED: August 12, 2024 I share some of the insights from our investment research team at IM Global Partners during the Q2 Investment Market event. Their “base-case view” is for the economy to continue growing, slowing, for inflation to grind lower and for equities to continue to do well. IMGP believes inflation has peaked and...

Grandmother and granddaughter discussing family legacy planning

July 15, 2024

From Memories to Heirlooms: A 7-Step Guide to Legacy Storytelling

From Memories to Heirlooms: A 7-Step Guide to Legacy Storytelling Have you ever wished you could capture the wisdom and stories of your elders before it’s too late? As we age, the importance of passing on our experiences and memories becomes more apparent, but the challenges of doing so can seem daunting. Bernie and Zelda...

July 14, 2024

Selecting The Right Start Date for Social Security Income: A 6-Step Solution

Selecting The Right Start Date for Social Security Income: A 6-Step Solution Welcome back! In the previous post discussing common obstacles to knowing when you should start Social Security, we introduced Natalie, a hardworking healthcare professional unsure about when to begin claiming her Social Security benefits. The common challenges Natalie and many of others face...

July 3, 2024

Selecting The Right Start Date for Social Security Income: 3 Common Obstacles

Natalie asked, when should I start taking Social Security? Natalie worked in healthcare her entire life. She raised children, largely alone, and put them through college. Natalie was unsure if she had enough money to retire, and unsure about when to start Social Security Retirement Income. She had many friends and they would talk about...