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Steve Latham, CFA, CFP® | Chief Investment Officer

What Does the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Mean for You?

One of the largest pieces of legislation was recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on July 4th. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) encompasses a variety of aspects detailing tax breaks, spending cuts, and changes to the way individuals will plan for retirement. Given how comprehensive the OBBBA is, we’ll keep our focus on the details of the bill that impact retirees the most.

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Ty Bernicke, CFP® | President & CEO

How to Prevent Retiree Health Insurance Costs From Skyrocketing Under OBBBA

Are you planning to retire before age 65 and concerned about health insurance coverage? Ty Bernicke, CFP®, President and CEO, explains how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could significantly affect health insurance costs for retirees who use the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or state-run plans before Medicare begins.

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Steve Latham, CFA, CFP® | Chief Investment Officer

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Explained: Key Tax Law Changes

What’s in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? In this financial market update for July 2025, Chief Investment Officer Steve Latham, CFA, CFP®, breaks down the landmark legislation just signed by President Trump and what it could mean for your taxes, investments, and long-term planning.

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Ty Bernicke, CFP® | President & CEO

What to Know When Hiring or Firing a Financial Advisor

Are you getting the full value from your financial advisor?
In this video, Ty Bernicke, CFP®, President & CEO, explains what to look for when hiring or firing a financial advisor, and how to tell if you’re truly receiving the value you should be.

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Ty Bernicke, CFP® | President & CEO

Charitable Stacking for Tax Savings

Are you donating to charity every year but not seeing any tax benefits? In this video, Ty Bernicke, CFP®, President & CEO, explains how you can unlock significant tax savings by using a strategy called “charitable stacking”-even if your annual giving hasn’t reduced your taxes in the past.

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Steve Latham, CFA, CFP® | Chief Investment Officer

Trade Wars & Your Portfolio: How Tariffs Impact You

In this financial market update for March 2025, Chief Investment Officer, Steve Latham, CFA, CFP®, tackles the conflicting narratives surrounding the economy. Is it thriving, failing, or headed for recession? Discover why consumer confidence is down while spending remains up, and what this means for the market’s stability and future growth. Get ready to cut through the noise and understand the real story behind the numbers.

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Steve Latham, CFA, CFP® | Chief Investment Officer

Soft vs. Hard Economic Data: What Should You Believe?

While we in the finance industry like to believe data is the arbiter of truth, the reality is far more complex than the headline numbers. Much of what is being discussed about the health of the economy comes at a time when both sides can make an argument they’re right.

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