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Investment Management

The Beautiful Game Plan (or From Pitch to Portfolio?)

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Last month, my husband and our boys made a quick trip to Dallas to watch Argentina take on Austria. They happened to be sitting in the Argentinian supporters’ section—which they described as absolutely electric. Even better, they were there to watch Lionel Messi score the goals that first tied and then

Great Company. Disappointing Stock. How Can Both Be True?

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Over the past couple of months, I’ve had several clients ask a version of the same question. “Amazon is down. Microsoft is down. Nvidia reported incredible earnings. Why aren’t these stocks going up?” It’s a fair question. After all, these are some of the strongest businesses in the

Understanding the “Step-Up in Cost Basis”: Help Your Family Keep More of Your Wealth

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One of the most valuable tax benefits available to families is something called a step-up in cost basis. While the name may sound technical, the concept is actually quite simple and can have a significant impact on how much of an inheritance your loved ones ultimately keep. Your cost basis is generally what you

Timing the Market: Sell in May and Go Away?

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There are lots of different ways to say, ‘I think I can time the market.’ Here are a few examples: I will get back in when things feel better I am waiting for a big downturn before I invest It feels like the market’s due for a pullback This rally doesn’t feel sustainable Once rates […]

IPO Fever

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Every few years, IPOs have a way of making even the most disciplined investors feel a little like they’re standing outside an exclusive event, wondering if they should try to get in on the action. This is a recurring subject that pops its head up every few years. I actually wrote a blog about it […]

What are Trump Accounts? A Simple, Parent-Friendly Breakdown

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If you’ve been hearing about “Trump accounts” lately and wondering what they actually are, you’re not alone. Officially called Section 530A accounts, these new investment accounts are set to roll out July 4, 2026, and they’re designed to help kids build wealth from an early age. At a high level, think of a

AI Hype, Long-Term Opportunity, and a Lesson from the Blackjack Table

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As a quick note, the recent escalation of conflict involving Iran is a sobering reminder that markets do not exist in a vacuum. More importantly, events like these carry real human consequences, and we hope that tensions can de-escalate quickly. From a market perspective, Sarah Irving covered the historical patterns

Geopolitical Conflict and Financial Resilience

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Market behavior especially when influenced by geopolitical events is a lot like parenting – once you think you think you have a grasp on everything and no one is sick, something is bound to change. As a parent, the combination of preparation and agility (not to mention a big slice of humble pie) have thus […]

Where Are My Tax Forms Again?

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It’s hard to believe it is already tax season, but here we are! If you aren’t paying attention to the calendar, you can certainly tell by the number of tax prep company ads that are all over the place. My favorite one involves someone riding a bike through a city while on a cell phone […]