Category: Article

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May 6, 2026
The Retirement Coach, Jack Phelps, Savant Wealth Management

Inheriting Your IRA: The Phone Call That Could Result in Significantly Higher Taxes for Your Kids 

Inheriting an IRA can potentially trigger unexpected taxes. Learn how one decision might raise heirs’ tax costs and why your distribution choices can matter.

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May 5, 2026
ESPP, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Understanding Your Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) may be a useful component of a compensation and savings strategy for some employees, but they are far from a one-size-fits-all solution.

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May 4, 2026
finding hidden assets in divorce

How Hidden Crypto Is Found in Divorce Cases 

Hidden crypto in divorce is not always impossible to trace. Learn what’s discoverable, which records matter, and when deeper investigation makes sense.

Article
April 29, 2026
small business tech founders, qualified small business stock

Qualified Small Business Stock: The Tax Break Tech Founders and Early Employees Need to Know

Qualified small business stock (QSBS) can help tech founders and early employees exclude up to $15 million in capital gains from federal tax. Here’s how it works.

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April 28, 2026
State Estate Tax Planning

The Estate Tax Blind Spot: How State Rules Can Create Unexpected Costs

Many affluent families focus on federal estate taxes while overlooking state estate and inheritance taxes. Understanding how state rules differ may help inform planning decisions and support long-term wealth and legacy objectives.

Article
April 28, 2026
employee financial education

What Your Employees Don’t Know About Their Finances Is Costing Them – And You

Why smart tech professionals may struggle with benefits, equity comp, and financial decisions, and how employer-led financial education can help potentially close gaps.

Article
April 28, 2026
feeling secure looking at your financial portfolio

When the Numbers Say You’re Fine, But It Still Doesn’t Feel That Way

Explore why feeling financially secure can lag behind the numbers, and how clarity and trust in your plan can help you enjoy what you’ve built.

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April 27, 2026

Estate Executor 101: What Typically Happens in the First 30 Days 

Named executor of an estate? A practical overview of what typically happens in the first 30 days and the initial responsibilities that may arise.

Article
April 24, 2026
talk to adult children estate plans

Caring Conversations: How to Talk with Your Adult Children About the Future

Discuss estate plans, health care choices, and legacy goals with your adult children using practical questions that foster clarity and respect.

Article
April 23, 2026
mega backdoor roth for high-income earners

The Mega Backdoor Roth for High-Income Earners

Learn how the Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k) helps high earners contribute beyond standard limits for tax-advantaged retirement savings.

Article
April 22, 2026
stocks, private securities

Managing Concentrated Stock Positions for Los Gatos Tech Professionals 

Work with an equity compensation advisor in Silicon Valley for concentrated stock planning in Los Gatos and financial planning for tech professionals in CA.

Article
April 22, 2026
multigenerational wealth planning

Building a Legacy Plan for Multigenerational Families in Westwood 

Work with a financial advisor for families in Westwood to help build a multigenerational wealth plan and coordinate estate planning in Massachusetts.

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