Educational Insights

Our educational insights cover a variety of topics to help you better address your financial needs and implement your financial plan, with strategies and solutions that may help you meet your financial goals.

  • Should I Convert From a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in a Volatile Market?

    Jack Cintorino August 26, 2024

    Soaring inflation and global conflict have led to ongoing stock market volatility. Retirement savers may be wondering, “Is now a good time to convert to a Roth IRA?”

  • Timing Is Everything: Using Annuities as a Retirement Planning Tool

    August 5, 2024

    The market return environment when you retire and throughout your life after (along with how long you live) can make a big difference in whether your retirement income plan is successful.

  • Should You Consider A Roth Conversion?

    Jay Guyer July 22, 2024

    It's best practice to regularly take stock of your retirement and estate planning needs and consider any tax planning implications or strategies that may be needed. Here we take a look at the advantages of a Roth Conversion and how to determine if it’s the right move for you.

  • Discover Generous New Tax Credits for Start-Up 401(K) Plans

    Les Risell June 14, 2024

    Establishing a retirement plan is a great way for employers to save for retirement and attract and retain valued employees. Newly expanded tax credits provide welcome relief from the costs associated with plan administration and company contributions. In fact, the tax credits may offset most or all plan costs over the first three years!

  • Health Care and Asset Protection in Retirement

    Jack Cintorino May 29, 2024

    Due to the rising cost of health care, it is said that it is harder to get through retirement than it is to get to retirement. Here are a few things to consider about covering health care costs in retirement while protecting assets.

  • The Three A’s of Retirement Income

    Peter A. Longo May 17, 2024

    You’ve spent your entire working life saving and investing in tax-advantaged retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs.

  • An Annuity Income Strategy During Volatile Markets

    Peter A. Longo May 16, 2024

    While it’s understandable to feel uneasy when the market experiences periods of extreme volatility, it’s important not to panic and instead focus on what you can control. Implementing new strategies, in consultation with us, may help keep long-term goals on track.

  • 10 Key Changes to the SECURE 2.0 Act

    Edward F. Smith III April 22, 2024

    Saving for retirement is getting easier in 2024 thanks to SECURE 2.0. Here, we outline highlights of the bill that previously took effect and an array of new benefits you should know about moving forward.

  • Secure 2.0 Act: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know in 2024

    Dann Stephens February 23, 2024

    An array of new provisions under the SECURE 2.0 Act are on tap this year that are expected to profoundly impact plan design and how participants will save for the future. Read on to learn how to implement this next phase of the law successfully.

  • Consider a Backdoor Roth if You Make Too Much to Contribute to a Roth IRA

    Jack Cintorino January 29, 2024

    While the tax advantages of a Roth IRA can be very enticing, it has income limits that may exclude you from being eligible to contribute to this type of retirement savings account. But have you considered a Backdoor Roth?


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