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AI Disruptions, Tariff Tensions, and Fed Uncertainty
January 2025 marked a volatile yet positive start to the year. Investors now face fresh challenges from AI disruptions, tariffs, and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.
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January 2025 marked a volatile yet positive start to the year. Investors now face fresh challenges from AI disruptions, tariffs, and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.
Matthew Perry, beloved for his role as Chandler Bing on Friends, was not only known for his wit and humor on screen but also for his smart financial planning off-screen. His meticulous estate planning ensured his loved ones would be well taken care of in the event of his passing.
Women-owned businesses in the U.S. number over 12 million and tend to outperform male-owned businesses in terms of revenue, job creation, and company performance. They employ over 11 million people. Regardless of industry, asset protection is crucial for women entrepreneurs to safeguard personal and business assets and ensure business continuity.
Waiting for the impact of FOMC’s anticipated rate drop? Our CIO covers the tailwinds that might make it more of a non-event. Read our August Market review.
Long-term care (or LTC) is a significant part of financial and retirement planning. If you are single, here’s a helpful guide on navigating certain LTC decisions. Inform and prepare yourself by reading more!
The landscape of retirement savings in the U.S. is experiencing crucial changes due to newly enacted legislation for 2024. These changes seek to enhance the flexibility of retirement savings accounts and transform how Americans prepare for retirement. Here’s what you need to know!
Shelters report that many pets are surrendered due to the sudden incapacity or passing of their owners. Establishing a pet trust can help avoid that fate.
Marti has over 12 years as a fiduciary advisor specializing in working with people close to retirement or already retired. Her primary focus is on creating income plans that maximize their benefits in the most tax-efficient manner. In fact, Marti always considers taxation when advising clients.
Understanding her client’s temperament for risk, Marti helps design customized and trackable plans. Working at Trajan Wealth suits her because “being a fiduciary advisor allows me to offer unbiased advice without an agenda or judgment.” She takes a lot of time to learn about her clients. “I learn their hopes and dreams, what they want their life to include, and if they want to leave a legacy when they pass. What is important to them allows me to build a financial plan that is much more meaningful.”
Her approachable personality comes along with high-powered credentials. Over the years, Marti has had many speaking engagements and co-hosted a financial talk radio show on 105.1FM, “The Big Talker.”