Recently, there seems to be a lot of buzz around a tool called “direct indexing”. More and more Perigon clients are using it in their portfolios, and I’ve even seen it in consumer-facing marketing from financial companies.
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A Game Plan To Protect Players Selected In NFL Draft
Over the next few weeks, 224 people will start a very high-paying job. Due to the risks and competition inherent in this industry, a vast majority will be employed in this field for just a few years.
Invitation – Actionable Ideas for Living Your Values
We all face hundreds of choices each day — from the products we buy to the causes we support and the lifestyles we live.
Year-End Financial Planning Checklist
This is a comprehensive guide to year-end financial planning opportunities. Use this checklist to make smart moves before we close out the year, and as always work directly with us, your Accountant, or your Attorney to be sure you focus on what is right for you.
Bringing In The Knuckleball Pitcher: The Case For Differentiation
Firms offering holistic financial planning services may have once appeared as innovative as the infield shift but that’s now considered…
Jeremy Paul Speaks On How Advisors Are Helping Clients Navigate Natural Disasters and Home Insurance
Article by Steve Garmhausen | Barron'sThe high cost of hurricanes and wildfires has prompted major insurers in recent years to jack up premiums, raise deductibles, and in some cases pull out of states like Florida, Louisiana, and California. With property and casualty...
What You Should Do With ESPP Stock
There are different structures for Employee Stock Purchase Plans, or ESPPs, but in general, they allow you to set aside money from your paycheck to buy your employer’s stock at a discount over a certain time period.
To Roth Or Not To Roth? That May Not Be The Question
No matter where you are in your life’s journey, it is never too late to start planning for retirement. Even the smallest decisions you make today can have the biggest impact on your future.
What is a 1099 and Why Am I Getting One?
It’s tax season…again, and many people are starting to get or have already received their W-2 wage statements from their employers and are gearing up for filing their tax returns.
Secure Act 2.0 Overview
This overview is intended to be high-level and cover some of the themes, and a few key details, to help in your understanding of the SECURE Act 2.0.
When RIAs Should Sell Minority Shares – Retiring Legacy Debt And Dormant Partners
Originally published on Financial Advisor Magazine on 2/22/2022 Over the past two years, many owners of RIAs with $200 million or more in assets have become accustomed to being approached by financial or strategic partners with acquisition offers. And there's no end...
4 Tips for Smarter Gifts to Charity
How to use a donor-advised fund to get the most tax bang for your charitable buck.By Rachel Elson, CFP® Wealth Advisor, Perigon Wealth ManagementDon't give to charity for the tax benefits: Give because you're committed to using your money for an important cause. But...