2023 Year-End Planning Checklist
THIS HAS BEEN ANOTHER YEAR OF UNCERTAINTY IN CURRENT EVENTS AND IN U.S. FINANCIAL MARKETS. ONE THING THAT REMAINS TRUE AND STEADFAST IS THE OBLIGATION … Read More
Estate Planning Strategies During Uncertain Times
This could be an opportune time to consider transferring wealth to future generations—by transferring assets (at lower values) and taking advantage of historically low interest rates. As the world continues to face these unprecedented times, we at Fairman Group Family Office want you to know that we are available to help you with all your financial planning needs.
Winning the Financial Advisor “Name Game”
It might make sense to seek advice from a financial professional as you plan for retirement, so you start your research. Unfortunately, this results in a myriad of confusing titles: Financial Consultant, Financial Advisor, Advanced Retirement Specialist, Wealth Manager, Retirement Counselor, Financial Planner and other variations on the theme. It all seems like a name game. Since investments are an integral part to your overall plan, a good approach may be to sort prospective advisors by the legal standard of care to which they are held. Those who are acting as a broker or sales agent are held to a “product suitability” standard. This group typically consists of stock brokers and life insurance agents, whose primary function is that of a salesperson; investment advice is merely incidental to their role.
Are You An Empty Nester Planning Your Next Nest?
Meet the Carlsons: James, age 60, is a VP and Director at a publicly-held company headquartered in Radnor, PA. His compensation package includes stock options, restricted stock and deferred compensation, in addition to his base salary and bonus. His wife, Jeanne, age 58, owns a small Public Relations firm in Wayne, PA. She is self-employed. Their three children are out of the house, each with their own personal and financial challenges. As new empty nesters, James and Jeanne are ready to pursue some of the home projects they have talked about for years. Their 30-year-old Main Line home is charming, but will need some remodeling to look fresh to buyers if and when they eventually sell it.
