The Stableford Difference: A Unique Investment Philosophy

Stableford operates on a different investment philosophy from other financial advisory firms: adjusting based on market environment and client need. To do this we have to constantly assess risk and maintain open communication with clients – during both up and down markets. Stableford is not a manager of managers and the investment strategies are all proprietary.

What is an Ethical Will and Why You Might Want One

Ethical wills can be used to pass down family heirlooms that have little to no financial value such old family photographs or albums such as this Grandmother and granddaughter looking at black and white photo album

When considering your legacy and future of your family, you likely think of it in terms of trusts, asset management and powers of attorney. An ethical will goes a step beyond traditional wills to include more personal details and is an excellent complement to any estate plan. If you see an ethical will as a valuable part of your legacy, it’s never too early to start writing one.

Do Fixed Indexed or Variable Annuities Fit into Your Financial Investment Strategy?

When selecting variable or fixed indexed annuities, it’s important to consider how each will affect your overall financial investment strategy. Both come with the added benefit of taking payouts for life, so you don’t have to worry about outliving your investments. But they each have downsides, too. So which is best for your financial investment strategy? Potentially both.

Family Wealth Management: How to Transfer Wealth to Your Children

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When meeting with our clients regarding their estate planning and family wealth management, one of the top requests is to transfer wealth to children and grandchildren. While the first thought is often to leave assets in a will or trust, why wait? A strong family wealth management plan can include gifting in the present with limited tax liabilities. Top tips to maintain control and see the benefits now.

2 More Tools to Boost Your Retirement Investment Plan

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There are two important tools to be aware of that can both minimize your taxes AND bolster your retirement investment plan. Is a backdoor Roth or Rich Person Roth right for your retirement investment plan? An experienced financial advisor can really help guide you along your personal roadmap to you meet your specific goals.

The Retirement Financial Planning Vehicle You Should Know About

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While each small business and owner is different, the consensus is clear that a cash balance pension plan could be a significant boost to retirement financial planning. Benefits of this plan include the ability to contribute large amounts of money, pre-tax, as part of retirement financial planning while saving in tax deductions.

Retirement Planning: 3 Things to Know Before You Take Your First Distribution

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Retirement planning is rarely simple. You need a sophisticated strategy that incorporates realistic future expenses and the increase in income tax from distributions. As with most things, having a better understanding of all aspects of your retirement planning will help you better plan for the future. To find out where your nest egg stands and how you can keep it growing, reach out to us at 480.493.2300.

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