Wealth Management

Tax season is over, and it’s tempting to move on. But this is one of the best windows of time in the year to plan ahead. Your financial numbers are fresh, your situation is clear, and small moves now can make a meaningful difference by next April. From reviewing your returns to maximizing tools like 529 plans, HSAs, and charitable giving strategies, a few simple steps today can help make next tax season more efficient, less stressful—and possibly less expensive.

Early financial guidance can shape a lifetime of better decisions. In a recent session with students at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance, we explored how to think long-term, align finances with personal values, and build a strong financial foundation from the start.

For many couples, avoiding financial conversations feels easier than planning together. They rationalize, “There will always be plenty of time to address our finances later, right?” And by postponing the discussion, they may bypass feelings of discomfort or vulnerability.

Confidence in today’s financial environment isn’t about choosing between growth or protection—it’s about balance. A recent LinkedIn poll revealed that investors are equally focused on growing investments, protecting wealth, and seeking a second opinion on their plan.

At the heart of a strong investment strategy is diversification through asset allocation. And behind every thoughtful allocation are three pillars that help keep your portfolio resilient: Risk Tolerance, Time Horizon and Investment Objectives.

Today’s investors increasingly seek more than just returns; they want their investments to reflect their values and contribute to a better world...

Another year is upon us, complete with new personal goals and plans to fulfill former ones. For any investor who spent a lot of time stressing over the volatile capital markets last year...

September is the month many of us associate with “back to school.” September of 2021 is a singular back to school moment for many students who experienced an interruption to their in-person education due to the pandemic. Perhaps that makes this school year extra special and a good time to re-evaluate your child’s financial education. After all, you are preparing your children for a self-sufficient future, not to boomerang back to the care of mom and dad! Our Entrust advisors ...

If you are like most investors, you would like perspective on how financial market trends may affect your portfolio of investments. For user-friendly commentary, please enjoy the quick read and chart following. As always, our Entrust advisors welcome the opportunity for a conversation. Entrust Financial LLC® Market Commentary for the First Quarter, 2021 Following a record-breaking year, capital markets continued their rally through the first quarter of 2021. Factors such as increased vaccine distribution combined with additional government stimulus ...

Part One of Three Joslyn G Ewart, CFP® — July 14, 2020 A nugget of wisdom that Warren Buffet has passed along more than once offers the perfect introduction to our discussion about retirement security: You only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out. In other words, any investor whose retirement plan was not formulated on a solid foundation was just faced with the truth during the pandemic-driven rapid market decline of March 2020. If ...