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Five Steps to Retire with Confidence
Retirement should feel exciting, not unsettling. Yet for many physicians, the idea of stepping away from clinical work, a paycheck,...
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NIL Gives a Lesson in Time Value of Money
Most of the families we serve are not NCAA athletes at power conference schools, but many are fans and season ticket holders. They...
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Should I Consider a Trust?
Trusts can be powerful tools for families across the financial spectrum to protect and manage assets, care for loved ones, and...
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Liquidity & Exit Planning
For many business owners, the sale of their company is a once-in-a-lifetime event that creates a sudden and significant infusion...
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Top 5 Considerations When Making a Career Change
1. Fit Check Making a switch should not be solely about salary. Think about intangibles- resources, training, mentorship, flexibility,...
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October Market Commentary
As we enter Q4, the global economy continues to show resilience, but signs of slowing momentum are becoming increasingly evident...
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Q&A with Ballast CEO/Founder, John V. Boardman, III
Q: When you first began your career, what did you expect it to look like? A: I pictured a life behind a computer, researching...
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Market Commentary | Q3
Markets entered September with a cautiously optimistic tone following a mixed August that was marked by softening labor data,...
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Guest Commentary: Jeffrey Gehring on Estate Law and Planning
Jeffrey L. Gehring Dickinson Wright PLLC 300 W. Vine Street, Suite 1700 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 899-8713 jgehring@dickinson-wright.com...
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Guest Commentary: Stefan Hendrickson on OBBBA & Taxes
An interview with Stefan Hendrickson, CPA/ABV, Tax Associate Director, Dean Dorton.   In your view, what are the most important...
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Case Study: Building a Legacy
The Power of a Multi-Generational Family Financial Plan In today’s complex and fast-paced financial environment, families with...
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WATCH: Tax Optimization of Charitable Giving
Make a bigger impact with your charitable giving with smarter planning, not just giving more. Discover how to get the most out...
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