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Advisor Guide: Building Financial Freedom for Business Owners – Beyond the Business Sale
Prepared by: Kerry W. Pulliam, CFP, AEP, CEPA | Apogee Capital Resource Group, a Capitas Financial teamEmail: Kerry.Pulliam@CapitasFinancial.com | Phone: 502-599-6623 For successful business owners...
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Advisor's Guide: Transforming Executive Benefit Plans from Cost to Value
Kerry W. Pulliam, CFP®, AEP®, CEPA📧 Kerry.Pulliam@CapitasFinancial.com📞 502-599-6623 Navigating the Challenge: When Executive Benefits Become Entitlements As advisors, we often see executive...
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Advanced Strategies for Large IRAs: Navigating SECURE Act 2.0, Roth Conversions, and Innovative Wealth Transfer
By Kerry W. Pulliam, CFP, AEP, CEPAApogee Capital Resource GroupEmail: Kerry.Pulliam@CapitasFinancial.com | Phone: 502-599-6623 Executive Summary: Optimizing Large IRAs for Multi-Generational...
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Your Guide to Undoing Forfeited Step-Up in Basis
By Kerry W. Pulliam, CFP, AEP, CEPA, Apogee Capital Resource Group Introduction: A New Era for Estate Planning – The "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" and the Enduring Importance of Basis The landscape of...
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Mid-Year Wealth & Estate Planning Update: Navigating the Crossroads of Legislation and Interest Rates
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the landscape for estate, business, and wealth planning is defined by two powerful forces: the potential for sweeping legislative change and a new, higher-for...
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Deconstructing "Buy, Borrow, Die" and the Strategic Alternative
Deconstructing "Buy, Borrow, Die" and the Strategic Alternative The "Buy, Borrow, Die" framework is a foundational concept in tax alpha generation for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. Its...
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2025 Update: New RMD Rules for Inherited IRAs
Staying informed about retirement account rules is crucial for anyone managing inherited accounts. One of the most complex areas for many beneficiaries has been the rules concerning Required...
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Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) for January 2025
Anticipating Challenges. Creating Awareness. Building Resilience. As we begin 2025, market valuations remain strong, and opportunities abound. However, with elevated valuations come risks that...
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The Hidden Cost of Success: Planning Opportunities for 2025
As we step into 2025, financial advisors reflect on a period of exceptional success. Strong market performance, record business valuations, and innovative estate planning strategies have reshaped...
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Your Biggest Competitor Is Focusing on Symptoms, Not Profiles. Reframe Your 2025 Goals: Planning with Purpose for Wealthy Clients
Shifting the Focus for Greater Impact As we approach 2025, many advisors are thinking about growth—whether it’s growing AUM, gaining new clients, or refining strategies. But in working with top...
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