Tag: Investment Planning

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March 11, 2026
The Retirement Coach, Jack Phelps, Savant Wealth Management

Before Reacting to Recent Market Volatility, Look at These Three Long-Term Reality Checks 

Recent market volatility and troubling headlines out of the Middle East can make investing feel more stressful and personal, especially as we get older and our financial decisions carry more weight. During times like these, perspective matters.

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March 11, 2026
retirement planning for manufacturing professionals

Retirement Planning for Manufacturing Professionals in Sterling

Retirement planning in Sterling, IL for manufacturing professionals. Learn how pensions, Social Security, and diversification support a confident retirement.

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March 9, 2026
rental property

Exhausted by the Headaches of Owning Commercial or Residential Rental Property? Consider a Tax-Deferred 1031 Exchange into a DST

Meta description: If you’re exhausted by the headaches of owning commercial or residential rental property, you may have an alternative: A tax-deferred 1031 exchange into a DST.

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March 6, 2026
RSU-financial-review

The Wealth Building Power of RSUs (It’s not what you think.) 

RSUs are important to understand, but if that’s where your primary wealth-building focus has been, it’s time to level up. Read on to learn how.

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March 3, 2026
generational wealth

How Evanston Families Can Plan for Education, Retirement, and Generational Wealth 

Education and retirement planning in Evanston can help families balance college savings, long-term security, and generational wealth with fiduciary guidance.

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March 3, 2026
multigenerational wealth planning

Multigenerational Wealth Planning for Families in Plymouth

Estate and inheritance planning in Plymouth, MI with coordinated college and retirement planning in Michigan for multigenerational families.

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February 26, 2026
university phased retirement

Financial Planning Opportunities to Consider When Entering Phased Retirement 

Phased retirement helps university employees transition gradually, mentor others, and explore tax, Medicare, and investment planning before full retirement.

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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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