Category: Article

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June 5, 2026
Understand financial advisor credentials and certifications

Understanding Financial Advisor Credentials

Understand financial advisor credentials and certifications so you can evaluate advisors, compare qualifications, and choose the right professional for your needs.

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June 2, 2026
providing financial help your adult children

Questions to Ask Before Helping Your Grown Children During Retirement

It can be difficult to manage the anxiety about providing financial help your adult children. You have to walk a fine line between your desire to help them avoid the struggles you went through versus teaching them financial self-sufficiency.

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June 2, 2026
The Retirement Coach, Jack Phelps, Savant Wealth Management

Social Security: Two Underestimated Factors Before You Automatically Delay Until Age 70

Delaying Social Security can help increase monthly income, but hidden tradeoffs and policy risks may shift the optimal claiming age for your overall retirement plan.

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June 1, 2026
Equity compensations, RSUs

RSUs Are Income, Not Magic: How to Think About Your Restricted Stock Units 

RSUs are compensation, not a windfall. Here’s how tech professionals can think about vesting, taxes, and turning equity into a coherent financial plan.

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June 1, 2026
three generations of family

The Role of Estate Planning in Helping to Protect Multi-Generational Wealth 

Building wealth may require decades of disciplined investing, business growth, and long-term financial planning. Preserving that wealth across future generations introduces an additional layer of complexity that requires careful coordination across estate structures, taxes, investment strategy, and family decision-making.  Families with substantial assets frequently face questions surrounding inheritance planning, trust structures, business succession, charitable giving, and long-term financial oversight. Without a coordinated framework in […]

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June 1, 2026
Mega Backdoor Roth

Mega Backdoor Roth: Is It Worth the Complexity for Tech Professionals?

If your employer’s 401(k) plan allows it, the mega backdoor Roth could let you put up to $47,500 more into a Roth account in 2026. Here’s how it works and whether the complexity is worth it.

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May 28, 2026
nearing retirement age

How to Plan for Retirement If You’re Behind at Age 50

Learn how to catch up on retirement savings after 50 with practical strategies for planning, investing, and pursuing a more secure financial future.

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May 28, 2026
401k-business-retirement-plan-advisor

How to Select a 401(k) or Retirement Plan Advisor for Your Business

Learn how to choose a 401(k) fiduciary advisor, compare fees, and evaluate retirement plan strategies for your business and employees.

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May 27, 2026
IPO wave

The 2026 IPO Wave: Why the Headlines Don’t Tell the Whole Story 

New IPOs are making headlines in 2026. Learn how they may affect your portfolio and why diversification still matters.

Article
May 27, 2026
executive RSU equity compensation

Executive Compensation 101: RSUs, Options, and Deferred Compensation Plans

Learn how RSUs, stock options, and deferred compensation work and how coordinated planning can help manage taxes, timing, and risk.

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May 27, 2026
a financial plan for market volatility

How to Build a Financial Plan That Helps You Survive Market Volatility

Learn how to build a financial plan that can potentially withstand market volatility using diversification, asset allocation, and disciplined long-term investment strategies.

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May 27, 2026
early retirement planning

Early Retirement? 10 Planning Items to Consider

Explore early retirement planning strategies, including income, taxes, health care, and key decisions to help you retire confidently before age 65.

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Savant Owl

17K+

Clients Served

1986

Year Established

69

Savant Offices

255

Employee Member-Owners

$49.5B

Client Assets – AUM & AUA*

As of 6/2/2026 *Company statistics as of 3/31/2026. Client assets refers to client assets under management (AUM) $47.6B and client assets under advisement (AUA) $1.9B.
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