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Navigating wealth transfer: Insights from our panel discussion

Article June 4, 2025 Julia Tierney, CFP®

Wondering when—and how—to pass on wealth to loved ones? A candid conversation explores the emotional side of giving, with practical takeaways on timing, fairness, and legacy planning.

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Donor-advised fund vs private foundation: Choosing the right giving vehicle for you

Article April 28, 2025 Julia Tierney, CFP®

Deciding between a donor-advised fund or private foundation to facilitate your family’s charitable giving? Learn key differences in how these vehicles are managed to find the right option for you.

Financial planning

The Sunset is Coming: Should You Act Now?

Article January 30, 2024 Jon Gannon, CFP®

Explore how the 2026 estate tax exemption sunset could impact your legacy planning and learn key strategies to consider now, from simple annual gifting to more complex trust options.

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The Gift of a Legacy Letter

Article December 6, 2023 Julia Tierney, CFP®

A legacy letter is a gift from the heart for your loved ones. Our team shares more about what a legacy letter is and how to write yours.

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Selecting the Right Trustee: Key Considerations for Your Trust

Article October 30, 2023 Lindsey Williams

Selecting a trustee for your estate can be tricky. We break down the pros and cons of each option and clear up some common misconceptions around trust management.

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Seven Estate Planning Moves to Make Today

Article March 23, 2023 Jon Gannon, CFP®

Learn the seven essential estate planning tasks everyone should tackle – from wills and trusts to beneficiary designations – and why they matter for protecting your legacy and loved ones.

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What Does the SECURE Act Mean for You?

Article January 25, 2020 Vista Capital Partners

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 introduces sweeping changes to retirement legislation. Here are three new rules that might impact you.

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Are Your Beneficiary Designations Up to Date?

Article August 27, 2019 Rob Greenman, CFP®

If you haven’t checked your beneficiary designations lately, you might want to review them. Keeping beneficiaries current can prevent a host of headaches down the line.

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Resisting Estate Planning Fatigue

Article April 11, 2017 Vista Capital Partners

Given multiple changes to federal estate tax laws over the past decade, many high-net worth individuals are suffering from estate planning fatigue. Despite the uncertain tax environment, however, estate planning […]

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Piecing Together The Estate Planning Puzzle

Article April 7, 2015 Vista Capital Partners

Coordination between an investor, investment advisor, and an estate attorney can help turn what can be a complicated puzzle into a plan.

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Designating Beneficiaries—Where There’s A Will, There’s Not Always An ‘Easy’ Way

Article October 7, 2014 Vista Capital Partners

Despite having an up-to-date will, you may not have selected the best way to pass a retirement account on to heirs.

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Considerations for Selecting a Trustee

Article February 11, 2014 Doug Post, CFP®

A trustee’s duties may require expertise in collecting estate assets, filing tax returns, managing investments and interacting with trust beneficiaries. Determining whom to appoint as trustee is an important […]


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