Wealth Planning

Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Tax Changes

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1, commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This sweeping legislation addressed the scheduled expiration of tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) while introducing new tax measures and tweaking existing rules. Here’s what you need to know. Income […]

Wealth Planning

Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Tax Changes

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1, commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This sweeping legislation addressed the scheduled expiration of tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) while introducing new tax measures and tweaking existing rules. Here’s what you need to know. Income […]

Alternative Investments: What Are They and Do They Belong in Your Portfolio?

Many investors have seen or heard periodic ads for alternative investments or read about them in various business and investment sources. The natural questions are: What exactly are alternatives, and do they belong in my portfolio? These are specialized investments, and while they have some attractive qualities and can serve a valuable role in an overall investment […]

Randall L. Zaharia, CFA CAIA®

U.S. Monetary Policy: Massive and Dominant

U.S. monetary policy is more active than ever, with the Federal Reserve exerting considerable influence on the global financial and economic environment. We believe that the current landscape may warrant asset allocation shifts in investment portfolios. <br> Background – The Rising Influence of the Federal Reserve: The Federal Reserve was established by Congress in 1913 […]

Randall L. Zaharia, CFA CAIA®

Putting 2020 Behind Us and Looking Towards 2021

We can all agree that 2020 has been anything but an ordinary year. In March, the U.S. and much of the world went into lockdown due to the escalation of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and, unfortunately, deaths. Consumer and business spending plummeted, and economic growth dramatically declined by 20% during the first half of the year. […]

Randall L. Zaharia, CFA CAIA®

Inflation: Is This the Inflection Point?

The U.S. economy may be at an inflation inflection point. Oil prices have doubled since February of 2016, and the election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States has added stimulus concerns. Expectations of substantial fiscal and tax initiatives could spur additional economic growth and subsequently increase inflation. However, the market is […]

Randall L. Zaharia, CFA CAIA®

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