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December 2, 2025

How Exchange Funds Work and When They Make Sense for Concentrated Stock Positions

I worked at the same company for almost 20 years, and I’m highly concentrated in appreciated stock. Selling even a portion would create a huge tax bill, but I know […]

December 1, 2025

Family office philanthropy rises, as they explore new ways to give

Full Article Link: Crain Currency – Family office philanthropy rises, as they explore new ways to give “It’s easier to give up some shares of Nvidia or Apple when the […]

December 1, 2025

Exchange Funds, IRMAA Surprises, and the Modern Watch Market

Transcript Intro Stephan Shipe: Welcome back to the Scholar Wealth Podcast. This week we discuss how exchange funds can help reduce concentration risk for investors holding large amounts of appreciated […]

November 26, 2025

What to Include in a 2026 Investment Policy Statement Refresh

If your family office investment policy statement has not been updated for a decade, you are essentially making long-term financial decisions without a working guide. An IPS is designed to […]

November 25, 2025

Indexing from Overseas: Why Irish Funds Can Be a Practical Solution

Investing outside the United States can be surprisingly complicated, especially for people who are used to the simplicity and low fees of US index funds. In the US, investors can […]

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