Tag: Investment Planning

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February 23, 2026
Quality vs. Value investing

Quality vs. Value: Two Disciplines, One Stronger Portfolio

Quality and value investing share fundamentals but reward different traits. Together, they can help diversify portfolios across markets.

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February 19, 2026
Behavioral biases shape how investors think and act in market cycles.

How Behavioral Biases Can Influence Investment Decisions

Behavioral biases shape how investors think and act in market cycles. Understanding them supports more disciplined, long-term decisions with trusted guidance.

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February 12, 2026
AI adoption in financial planning

AI Will Change Financial Planning, But It Won’t Replace the Human Advisor

Savant Wealth Management CEO Brent Brodeski discusses AI’s effect on financial planning and why it won’t replace human advisors.

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February 5, 2026
3M Vested RSUs

When 3M RSUs Vest: What Happens and What Comes Next 

Learn what happens when 3M RSUs vest, how income taxes apply, and which factors are commonly considered once shares become unrestricted.

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February 4, 2026
Geopolitics and investing

Oil & Water: Why Geopolitics and Investing Don’t Mix 

Geopolitical events often dominate headlines, but long-term investors may benefit from disciplined, diversified approaches rather than short-term reactions to global news.

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January 30, 2026
401(k) changes coming in 2026

What High Earners Need to Know About Roth Catch-Up Contributions in 2026

Effective Jan 1, 2026, high earners must make 401(k) catch-up contributions as Roth under SECURE 2.0.

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January 27, 2026
The Retirement Coach, Jack Phelps, Savant Wealth Management

What Nick Saban and Andy Grove Can Teach Us About Successful Investing

During times like these, investors can benefit from taking a page out of the playbooks of Hall of Fame football coach Nick Saban and legendary Intel CEO Andy Grove. 

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January 20, 2026
Tree Roots

Maxims for Good and Bad Markets

Recent tariff shifts have fueled sharp swings across global markets, triggering renewed bouts of volatility. Investor sentiment has been unsettled as policy uncertainty and shifting trade dynamics.

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January 13, 2026
employee engagement retirement planning

Making Retirement Plans Work for Everyone: Practical Ways to Increase Engagement

If you’re an employer or plan sponsor, you have the ability to help make saving for retirement simpler, friendlier, and more effective for everyone.

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January 13, 2026
401k

Big Changes Ahead for 401(k) Plans in 2026

Now is the time to review your 401(k) strategy and confirm your plan aligns with the latest rules, whether you’re an employer ensuring compliance or an employee maximizing contributions.

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January 9, 2026
Roth Conversions

Roth Conversions: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In the world of retirement planning, few tools stir as much strategic debate as the Roth conversion. Converting pre-tax retirement assets from a traditional IRA or employer-sponsored plan into a Roth IRA can offer incredible long-term tax advantages—but it’s not without its risks.

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January 6, 2026
sustainable withdrawal rates retirement

Safeguarding Sustainable Withdrawal Rates: How Sequence of Returns Risk Can Make or Break Your Retirement

Learn how sequence of returns risk can impact your retirement withdrawals. Discover strategies designed to help protect your long-term wealth.

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