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Politics Are About to Get Loud. Should Investors Listen?
If you scroll through social media or have turned on the news lately, you may have noticed that a lot more politicians are talking. With...
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Talking to Family About Money
Kids are back in school, football season is underway, and schedules are filling up fast. It’s also a great time to check in on...
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A Financial Windfall Becomes a Planning Opportunity
More Than an Investment Decision At age 55, Mark and Jennifer received a $4 million inheritance following the passing of Jennifer’s...
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A Market Learning to Walk Without Easy Money
Six months into 2026, the market’s central storyline has flipped. In January, investors were debating how many interest rate cuts...
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The AI Economy: Growth Engine or Single Point of Failure
Artificial intelligence has moved from a Wall Street narrative to the primary engine of American economic growth. In the first...
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Dr. Maj-Linda Selenica and Cameron Hamilton on Bike4Alz and Alzheimer's Research
After seeing the impact of Alzheimer’s in his own family, Cameron helped found Bike4Alz 15 years ago to support the search...
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Understanding Private Equity: Opportunities and Considerations
Understanding Private Equity: Opportunities and Considerations For many physicians, private equity has become part of everyday...
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Connections: Mike Reynolds On Legacy Planning
Andy Reynolds recently interviewed Mike Reynolds, Member at Kinkead & Stilz, on Legacy Planning. Full interview below.   How...
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Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged
Last week, the Federal Reserve voted to leave the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.75%, where it has remained throughout 2026....
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The Tax Life Cycle: How Physicians' Tax Strategies Should Evolve Throughout Their Careers
The Tax Life Cycle: How Physicians’ Tax Strategies Should Evolve Throughout Their Careers One of the most common tax mistakes...
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A Tale of Two Chairs
If you tuned in to the most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) press conference in June, you may have noticed the grey-haired...
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WATCH: Charitable Giving Webinar with Lisa Adkins of BGCF and Andy Reynolds
  In this episode, Ballast COO Andy Reynolds sits down with Lisa Adkins, CEO of the Blue Grass Community Foundation, to explore...
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