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Sometimes the best thing to do in the midst of high market volatility is nothing at all. As tempting as it may be, we should avoid changing investment plans simply because stocks are down sharply. It’s nearly impossible to correctly time buying and selling stock and countless studies show that those who try it often end up making far less in the long run. However, that doesn’t mean there are no positive actions you can take to shore up your finances.
As summer is wrapping up and the fall semester is quickly approaching, many parents are frantically trying to help... their
Just this past month, I made my annual trip to Washington, D.C. for my Godson’s birthday. Not really knowing what many 8-year-old...
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ML&R Wealth Management Partner, Stuart Vick Smith was recently named Mentor of the Year by Austin Under 40. The Young Women’s Alliance again partnered with the Young Men’s Business League to host the Austin Under 40 awards. There were over 1300 nominations for the 17 categories including: Austinite Of The Year, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Arts […]
As if 2020 hasn’t been crazy enough, the election that is right around the corner might as well be the icing on the cake. Every four years, we have the opportunity to express our right to vote. Like clockwork, every four years, leading up to the election, no matter the party affiliation, the media deploys […]
ML&R Wealth Management has recently been ranked #295 in FA’s 2020 Annual Registered Investment Adviser Ranking. Methodology: To be eligible for our annual RIA rankings, firms must be registered investment advisors and provide financial planning and related services to individual clients. Firms with at least $500 million in assets under management will be included in […]
ML&R Wealth Management has recently been named to the 2020 Financial Times Top 300 Top Registered Investment Adviser List. The formula FT uses to compare advisers was based on six factors and considered AUM, asset growth, the company’s age, industry certifications of key employees, SEC compliance record and online accessibility. Click here to learn more […]
By: Carli Smith, CFP®, Wealth Management Advisor Choosing Investments: Important? Yes. Meaningful? Not as Much as You Might Think I recently had the pleasure of meeting with a couple that had never spoken to a Financial Advisor before. From our initial talk, I gathered they have been good savers, have managed to stay out of […]
This article contains some important reminders about participants accessing their funds while they are still employed. Please make sure to contact us with any questions you may have as you administer your plan. Employees can have access to funds while they are still employed by taking a loan from their account, if your plan has […]
By: Rachel Roth, Wealth Management Advisor Associate Does it Still Make Sense to Invest? The college experience was redefined in the Spring of 2020 as classes went online and dormitories closed due to Coronavirus concerns. Many colleges and universities issued a partial refund of tuition and room and board. If you used your child’s 529 plan […]
By: Julie Reinhardt, Retirement Associate This article contains some timely reminders on eligibility for new hires and rehires. Please make sure to contact us (retirement@mlrpc.com or (512) 370-3296) with any questions you may have as you administer your plan. Determining who is eligible to participate in your retirement plan is a critical fiduciary responsibility as a […]
By: Kira Scott, Wealth Management Advisor Associate Many people speak wistfully of winning the lottery and what they would do with a sudden windfall. However, when that windfall is in the form of an inheritance, it may bring with it many unanticipated emotions. Grief takes time and adding an inheritance on makes it more complicated. It’s […]
Employee stock options (ESOs) are a type of compensation that some employers grant to their employees. ESOs give employees the right to purchase shares of their company stock at an agreed-upon price and future date.
Sometimes the best thing to do in the midst of high market volatility is nothing at all. As tempting as it may be, we should avoid changing investment plans simply because stocks are down sharply.
By: Carli Smith, CFP®, Wealth Management Advisor The first part of 2020 has proven to be a challenging time for everyone and one that might possibly go down in history as the year when time stood still. Our busy lives have come to a screeching halt, many businesses have struggled to remain afloat, and our investment portfolios […]
On Friday afternoon, March 27, Congress passed, and the President signed, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Act provides sweeping legislation intended to provide much-needed relief due to the coronavirus public health emergency.
It certainly has been an interesting time for the world. We are in the midst of a global pandemic that has impacted every person in one way or another. We are being told to halt our lives so that we can protect the most vulnerable.
2020 has been a year of changes. Find out what has changed when it comes to taxes.
This past Monday, March 9th, marked the 11th anniversary of the crescendo of the global panic that marked the bottom of the bear market of 2007-09. It is wonderful irony that the world has elected to celebrate this iconic anniversary with another epic global panic attack.
When you are serving as a fiduciary for your company’s retirement plan, it is critical to have processes and procedures in place. One specific area the Department of Labor (DOL), continues to focus on is payroll processing and timing.
Managing money with your spouse is a challenging but important part of bringing two lives together. In fact, how you go about combining finances when married can play a big role in making or breaking the relationship—with money issues implicated in 22% of divorces. The reason that finance is so central to your success as […]
When you’re deciding which kind of financial advisor to choose to help you manage your investments or plan for your retirement, it can be confusing to know the differences between the various kinds of professionals and decide which one is right for you. In this article, we will explain what a fiduciary financial advisor is […]
Investing is more of an art than an impulse reaction, and it’s worth learning about investment strategies to reduce your losses and maximize your long-term gains. When starting out in your journey as an investor, it’s essential that you ask questions like “Why is it important to diversify your investments?” and develop a well-diversified portfolio […]
When you are looking to invest a substantial amount of money in the stock market, you will encounter several industry-specific terms that are important to understand before you contract the services of a wealth management firm. In this article, we will explain what a registered investment advisor is and list the required qualifications for a […]
On February 19th, 2020 – after a spectacular 44% runup that started the day after Christmas 2018 – the Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index closed at 3,386.15. Just a week later – on February 26 – the Index closed almost 8% lower, at 3,116.39. We have therefore been invited by financial media to suspect that […]
Although estate planning can be a daunting task, a well-informed estate plan is essential, ultimately providing peace of mind and protection for an individual and the loved ones left behind.
2019 Year in Review As we begin the new year and decade, we think it’s important to revisit the general principles which govern our philosophy of investment advice. We all need a good reminder of our investment resolutions that we will adhere to not just in January, but for the all the months, years, and […]
The SECURE Act, passes into law new rules primarily surrounding individual and employer-sponsored retirement plans.
Before we move into 2020, take time to review your finances and take action if necessary. Here are some suggested items to look at to help optimize your overall financial well-being.
Year-end gifts also offer an opportunity to take advantage of tax deductions and encourage charitable planning for the year ahead.
It is critical to understand that the ownership of your firm, and other businesses that the firm’s owners might have ownership in, may very well affect your company’s retirement plan.
By incorporating a few strategic tax planning moves into your fourth quarter routine, you can save on 2019 taxes and maximize the value of your retirement nest egg in the long run.
All of us have a value system or a set of beliefs regarding the meaningful parts of our lives. The evolution of your personal investment philosophy is no different than any other set of beliefs or values you have.
Women take on many roles throughout their lives- ranging from caregiver to career professional. It’s common for women to prioritize everyone and everything else ahead of their own well-being including retirement.
Older Americans have two major benefits to consider as they approach retirement age: Social Security and Medicare.
Women take on many roles throughout their lives- ranging from caregiver to career professional. It’s common for women to prioritize everyone and everything else ahead of their own well-being including retirement.
Employees can have access to funds while they are still employed if your plan document includes those provisions. The two most common options are participant loans and hardship distributions.
Through the excitement and nerves, many parents lose sight of important steps to take to avoid potentially scary and painful situations.
Older Americans have two major benefits to consider as they approach retirement age: Social Security and Medicare.
A good Financial Advisor should serve as your financial quarterback in all aspects of your financial life with your interests placed above theirs.
Raising financially responsible children starts with basic money principles- from budgeting and planning, to saving and sharing.
There are many benefits to converting Traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs. There are also types of clients it makes sense for and some it doesn’t make sense for.
When you are serving as a fiduciary for your company’s retirement plan, it is critical to have processes and procedures in place. One specific area the Department of Labor (DOL), continues to focus on is payroll processing and timing.
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Certain types of debt, such as a mortgage, can actually provide opportunities to improve your financial future.
We’ve outlined a variety of year-round tax planning strategies that can help you (and your wallet) prepare for tax season, year in and year out.
One way to take control of your life and the hereafter is to organize your life insurance and legacy plan.
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Ten years ago in September 2008, the global economy stood on a precipice and quickly slid into the worst recession since the 1930s. Fortunately, the stock market downturns of this magnitude are rare, but history tells us that corrections are a normal part of our economy.
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As parents, we continually struggle to pass knowledge to our children. Unfortunately, sometimes financial knowledge is left off the list or lost in translation. Here are some tips to help teach your kids about money.
Saving for retirement can be overwhelming. It is difficult to know where to start or to have confidence you are on track. Here are five easy tips to help you build your portfolio.
As Generation X becomes known as the sandwich generation, they are struggling with where to focus their time, energy and money. With aging parents and children to take care of, how does an X’er take care of themselves financially?
By: Vanessa McElwrath, CFP®, CPA, Wealth Management Advisor As you may have heard in the news, components of the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule finally went into effect on June 9th. You can add the date as the latest significant date to the running timeline for the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule, following: April 6, 2016 [...]
By: Vanessa McElwrath, CFP®, CPA, Wealth Management Advisor I spend a lot of time working with business owners, CFOs, and HR Directors to help them determine the right kind of retirement plan for them and their employees. There are quite a few different types of retirement plan options that cater to the particular needs of businesses [...]
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