Planning Your Journey: Personal Financial Guides

Guides designed to help you plan and achieve your financial goals —  not just invest.

January and February

Start the Year Strong by revisiting your goals and mapping out the months ahead. Get Tax-Ready by organizing your return information now for a smooth filing season. Plan Your Required Minimum Distributions by reviewing your RMDs early to stay compliant and on track.

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March and April

Tax Returns Review – Check your returns early to spot planning opportunities, assess changes in your financial situation, and uncover additional tax-saving strategies to keep your year on track.

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May and June

When to Review Your Estate Plan – Revisit your estate plan regularly to help ensure it aligns with your goals, evaluating key elements that may need updating. State Document Checkup – Carefully review your documents, watch for life changes, and make updates as needed to keep your plan current and effective.

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July and August

 Mid-Year Investment Check – Review your portfolio to ensure your strategy remains aligned with your goals, reassessing risk, allocation, and diversification beyond just performance. Emergency Fund Review – Evaluate your emergency savings by clearly defining essential expenses and adjusting for life changes to maintain financial stability.

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September and October

Insurance Coverage Review – Reassess your insurance policies to ensure protection keeps pace with life changes, from property and liability to health and life coverage. Medicare & Benefits Check – Evaluate Medicare options and employer-provided benefits to optimize coverage, costs, and contributions during key enrollment periods.

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November and December

Year-End Planning Opportunities – Take advantage of time-sensitive tax strategies and review your full financial picture before deadlines pass. Strategic Giving & Tax Planning – Evaluate charitable giving options and review taxable investment income to better manage your overall tax strategy.

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