Born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s, Generation X (“Gen X”) stands as a pivotal cohort that bridges the gap between Baby Boomers and Millennials. Often dubbed as the “latch-key generation” – referring to growing up with double-income parents and coming home from school to an empty home – Gen Xers were shaped by their Baby Boomer parents who instilled in them the value of hard work and self-reliance.
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When the Will is Gone
There is a presumption under the law that when a Will is destroyed, the Testator (i.e., the person who created the Will) intended for it to be destroyed. But what happens when an original copy of a Will (or a Revocable Trust) is accidentally destroyed or lost?
Leveraging SECURE 2.0 for Disaster Relief: Essential IRS Guidelines
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) enacted on December 29, 2022, specifically Section 331, amended the Internal Revenue Code and added special rules for use of retirement funds for individuals impacted by qualified federally declared disasters.
Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act
What It Means for You The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), effective on January 1, 2024, introduces significant reporting requirements with far-reaching implications for business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and their...
2024 Presidential Tax Policy Showdown
What the Proposals Mean for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals As the 2024 presidential election approaches, tax policy has taken center stage, particularly for ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals with significant wealth. Both candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald...
Recipe for a Roll-up
Entrepreneurs in the middle market are often approached by private equity firms or strategic buyers with attractive offers to acquire their businesses. Many of these buyers are conducting the transaction as part of a roll-up strategy. In recent years, the middle market has been rife with roll-up activity, and this trend is likely to continue. In an economic environment where rates are most likely to decrease, we expect more activity and greater opportunities for founders to exit their businesses.
What RIAs Can Learn From Legendary Football Coach Nick Saban
Bob McCann, Co-Chairman of NewEdge Capital Group and veteran financial services leader, shares his experience on the crucial role of culture in his recent article published by Barron’s.
Avoiding the Negativity Vortex
Negativity often masquerades as intellect. Seeing the glass half empty is perceived as analytical, cautious and sophisticated. It’s a sales technique that captivates because we want to believe there’s a perfect solution – even when we know there is no such thing.
Mark Twain, Jack Ryan, and The U.S. Dollar’s Dominant Reserve Currency Status
Investors have been handwringing about the end of the U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s dominant reserve currency for decades, yet the dollar has maintained its spot at the top of the reserve currency stack through these doubts and challenges.
Highlights from the 2024 Onward Conference
The second annual Onward Conference was a continuation of our series that helps entrepreneurs better position themselves, their family, and their company so they can successfully navigate the process of a transaction if and when the time is right.










