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James Haygood and John Clarke, financial advisors with 20+ years’ experience serving university faculty, share overlooked yet impactful financial strategies — from tax planning to portfolio tips — in a relaxed, jargon-free session designed to enhance your long-term financial well-being.

Market volatility is inevitable, but how you react to it can make all the difference in pursuing your financial goals. Watch this insightful on-demand webinar that explores the psychology of investing during turbulent times, and review strategies designed to help maintain confidence and discipline in your portfolio.

Ensuring your wealth is passed on according to your wishes requires more than just a basic estate plan. Without the right strategies in place, your assets could be exposed to unnecessary taxes, legal delays, and family conflicts.

Today’s workforce is redefining what it means to retire. Are you considering a path between full-time work and complete retirement? Watch Savant Financial Advisor Libby Muldowney as she explores how to create a fulfilling lifestyle during this new phase of life.

Saving for retirement requires delaying gratification, but that habit can become so ingrained that spending in retirement feels uncomfortable. Watch Financial Advisor Joel Cundick discuss shifting from saving to spending with purpose and confidence.

2025 could be one of the most challenging years for estate planning in generations. This webinar delves into the possible sunset of unprecedented high federal estate and gift tax exemptions.

With me today is Savant’s Chief Investment Officer, Zach Ivey. Zach took over the post on January 1st of 2025 after serving in a similar capacity at Bridgeworth Wealth Management in Birmingham, Alabama.

Losing a loved one is a deeply personal and difficult experience. During this challenging time, financial security may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, Social Security survivor benefits can offer some much-needed stability as you navigate this new normal.

In this on-demand webinar, Financial Advisors Jeff Lewis and Chris Ruedi expose the truth behind some of the most popular investment myths.

To avoid a big tax surprise, you may need to change your mindset about tax planning. By being proactive and planning throughout the entire year instead of just at tax time, you can help maximize your benefits and minimize the surprises. 

It’s common to feel a sense of paralysis when you receive an inheritance. It can feel like the money still belongs to your loved one so you shouldn’t touch it. If you’ve received an inheritance, here’s the first thing you should do.

Losing a parent can be one of life’s most challenging experiences, especially with the overwhelming legal, tax, and administrative responsibilities that follow.

This informative recorded webinar aims to provide practical steps and support to help you effectively manage these responsibilities.