Stableford Capital Insights

You have spent your lifetime building your estate, investing funds, allocating assets and planning for the future. Do you know the most important aspects of estate planning? While every financial situation is different, this article covers ways to protect your beneficiaries and your investments. Ultimately, the consensus is clear: keeping a current estate plan is a must and prepares your loved ones for the unexpected.

On the heels of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and as the new year approaches, the IRS has published changes to contribution limits for the tax year 2019, reaffirming that change is inevitable. Understanding the changes made to tax laws as they happen should be an essential part of your tax planning strategies. Stableford Capital’s tax services can help prepare you to comply with the changes and maximize the benefits of your personal tax return or business tax preparation – it’s not what you make, it’s what you keep.

If you’ve ever thought about saving for retirement, purchasing a business, funding a college education or when (and how) to file for social security, it might be time to find a financial advisor. It can be tough to find a financial advisor who understands your unique situation AND helps you work toward your goals. Learn how to sort through the top asset managers to find one right for you.

Do you want to feel in control of your money as you head into the new year? Then it’s time to begin your year-end financial planning. Whether you are currently working and planning for the future or quickly approaching retirement, financial planning is an essential part of a year-end tasks. Q4 is a great time to review your current asset allocations, investment opportunities and taxes to set you up for a prosperous new year.

It is undeniable – your financial plan must include healthcare coverage, no matter which route you take. And although the ins and outs of Medicare and supplemental coverage may seem confusing, an experienced financial advisor can help you sort out the options and the best coverage for you.

As we have witnessed from the recent market fluctuations, active management continues to play a key role in helping to preserve wealth. We have made some changes in October, such as cutting back our exposure to banks and adding some more value-oriented positions as a part of our overall capital preservation investment strategies. Read the specifics of the changes we’ve made.

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.

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.

Investment management is not an easy or direct path. To not only protect your wealth but also grow it, you need a partner whose integrated approach will help you customize a plan for your future, actively manage your asset allocation, and will take into account your tax liability. Stableford Capital is up to the challenge.

As a privately-owned investment firm, Stableford is structured to minimize conflicts and focused on providing objective, unbiased advice. Our investment portfolio management strategies help us avoid style drift while aiming to provide you the asset allocation you prefer.