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A Breakdown of SIMPLE IRAs
SIMPLE IRAs are often mentioned when talking to clients. They either have one with a previous employer or want to know if they would...
Clay Reynolds
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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What are “Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs),” and how do these affect me?
Often, in the financial world, terminology can be used that the average person may not understand or have a firm grasp on what is being...
David Gearhart
Jun 10, 20243 min read
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Reasons to Schedule a Meeting with Your Financial Advisor
A common question new clients ask is, “How often should we meet with you.” The first step in a financial planning journey is reaching out...
Clay Reynolds
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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Are You Ready to get back on track with your goals?
The start of a new year often brings self-reflection for many people as they create their New Year’s resolutions. Although New Year’s...
David Gearhart
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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Rule 72(t): Withdraw early from your retirement account without a penalty
What is rule 72(t)? Rule 72(t) refers to a section of the Internal Revenue Code that gives parameters to follow to make early withdrawals...
Clay Reynolds
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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Investing: Simple Not Easy
Warren Buffet, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has referred to investing as “simple but not easy.” What makes it so simple is...
Clay Reynolds
Jan 11, 20243 min read
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What Should I Consider Before the End of the Year?
As the end of the year approaches, there is no better time to analyze your finances to ensure you have maximized your accounts for the...
David Gearhart
Dec 7, 20233 min read
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Intrinsic Value vs. Market Value – What Do They Mean?
The concepts behind finance and investing can be very complex to most people. Often, looking at your portfolio can prove challenging to...
David Gearhart
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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What is Gift Split, should I Gift Split, and when should I Gift Split?
What is considered a gift? Before deciding to gift split, understanding what qualifies as a gift is essential. Gifts can include money,...
Clay Reynolds
Nov 16, 20233 min read
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All About ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
What is an ESOP? An ESOP, or Employee-Stock Ownership Plan, is a unique retirement plan allowing employees to own the company. Companies...
David Gearhart
Nov 16, 20233 min read
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Bank Money Market Account vs Brokerage Money Market Funds
The term “money market” often gets brought up when discussing different savings options, but what exactly is a money market? There are...
David Gearhart
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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Time in the Market vs. Timing the Market
Timing the market refers to moving funds in or out of a financial market based on predictive methods. Active investors, who day trade and...
Clay Reynolds
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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