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Brian Burton
Cameron Hamilton
Frank Yozwiak
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Demystifying Probate
While going through probate may appear daunting and overwhelming, with proper guidance, the process can be quite easy. There...
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What Comprises A Sound Estate Plan?
There is no more important aspect to your financial plan than an estate plan.  That might seem to be a shocking statement...
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Retirement Savings
One of the most fundamental jobs of the financial planner is to assist our clients with retirement savings. How much do you need...
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The Latest on Inflation/Rates and Where We Go from Here
Without question, over the past year, the most common topic we have discussed with clients is inflation and rates.  Whether you...
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Mid-Year Market Update with John, Andy, and Brian
John Boardman (CEO/Founder), Andy Reynolds (COO/Partner), and Brian Burton (Director of Portfolio Strategy) sat down to discuss...
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Most Couples Shouldn’t BOTH Delay Social Security
Key Takeaways: Two-income households have more complex Social Security timing decisions The higher-earning spouse generally...
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Evaluation of a Job Offer
Key Takeaways – The following considerations must be made when reviewing an opportunity to take a new job or leave a W2 salary...
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The Similarities Between Running and Saving
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu   It’s race season. With the Bluegrass 10k and other...
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Evaluating a Pension Buyout
Key Takeaways: Calculating the “hurdle rate” of return is an important first step in determining whether staying in the pension...
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Diworsification – Can You Take Diversification Too Far?
Key Takeaways: Diversification can be overdone – there is a point where adding another investment to your portfolio can be...
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Artificial Intelligence Wrote this Commentary in 5 Minutes
By: Cameron Hamilton, CFP®, MBA   Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will Improve Productivity Tools are Publicly...
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Cash Flow Planning
The Ballast Atheneum is a collection of our thoughts on the twelve most important topics in financial planning. Today, the focus...
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