News and Updates

May 20, 2026

Charitable Remainder Trust vs Donor Advised Fund: Which One Fits Your Situation

At some point in the planning conversation, families with charitable intent will ask whether a donor advised fund or a charitable remainder trust is the better structure. Both are real […]

May 19, 2026

What SECURE 2.0 Actually Lets You Do With a Leftover 529

A listener wrote in saying their family funded a 529 for their daughter starting when she was born, and that their daughter ended up receiving a significant scholarship that left […]

May 13, 2026

The Right Way to Buy a Car for the Family Nanny

A listener wrote in with what felt like a simple question. They have a full-time nanny who has been with the family for over a year, their older daughter just […]

May 12, 2026

When the AUM Math Stops Working for You

A listener wrote in recently with a story that comes up more than people realize. He has about $18 million with a wirehouse advisor, pays a hair over 1% plus […]

May 6, 2026

A Framework for Evaluating Private Clubs, Jet Cards, and Family Offices After a Liquidity Event

When you sell a business, the offers start showing up. Within months of the close, your name is on lists you didn’t ask to be on, and suddenly there’s a […]

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