Introducing The Lineup — a biweekly series from Currents’ founder, Nate Willardson, CFP®, connecting markets, strategy, and your biggest financial moments.
Surfing is Nate’s passion, and just like waiting in the lineup for the right wave, big financial decisions like retirement, a business sale, or a large stock position take patience, timing, and the confidence to know when to move.
Five Ways to Diversify a Concentrated Stock Position
Five Ways to Diversify a Concentrated Stock Position The short answer: You have five paths: sell it, hedge it, monetize it, diversify it, or give it away. Most clients use more than one. The right combination depends on your cost basis, your tax bracket, your timeline, and what you actually want your financial life to look like on the other side. Getting it wrong is expensive. Getting it right is one of the highest-leverage…
Plan Ahead to Meet Rising Retirement Healthcare Costs
Consider Taking Steps to Manage Your Financial Future Today With healthcare costs on the rise, American retirees must prepare to afford significant health and medical expenses in retirement. While strategizing ways to cover retirement healthcare costs isn’t new, many retirees today are finding themselves without access to the employer- or union-sponsored retiree health benefits that previous generations depended on. This means that Americans who are currently planning for retirement need to be sure they are…
The Art of Financial Planning: Building a Solid Foundation
Essential Elements and Guiding Principles of Comprehensive Financial Planning Some people avoid financial planning because they feel overwhelmed by all the numbers. Whether you have concerns about your understanding of finances or you’re looking for guidance to manage your own, this article is for you. We’ll look at financial planning through the lens of an artist painting a masterpiece. Just as each brushstroke and color choice can affect the outcome of a painting, every…
Tax Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals
Strategies for Wealth Management and Tax Optimization High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) may encounter complex tax situations due to their substantial wealth. As governments continue to evolve tax laws and regulations, HNWIS must explore advanced tax strategies that can optimize their financial positions while remaining compliant with the law. In this article, we will discuss several advanced tax strategies that high-net-worth individuals may consider to potentially manage their tax liability and safeguard their wealth.
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Wealth Management Strategies for High Net Worth Individuals and Families
Tools and Techniques for Portfolio Optimization, Risk Management, and Asset Protection High Net Worth individuals and families – those having at least $1 million in liquid assets – face unique challenges when it comes to managing their wealth. When creating a comprehensive wealth management plan, it is important to consider factors such as portfolio optimization, risk management, and asset protection. Fortunately, there are several tools and techniques available to help high-net-worth individuals and families manage…
Beware These Retirement Tax Traps
Considerations to Help You Develop a Tax-Savvy Retirement Plan There are potentially significant changes that could occur in the next 15 years. What’s more, the U.S. Census Bureau says that, by 2030, we will reach the milestone of having more people aged 65 and older than those aged 18 or younger. What does this demographic shift mean for your retirement? Well, you’ll likely need to prepare to overcome a few retirement tax traps. In this…
From Insight to Action
If any of these topics reflect questions you’re currently considering, a conversation can help connect them to your broader financial picture. Talking through your situation can provide context and help organize how these ideas apply to your specific priorities.
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