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The sand that runs is not wasted
Chris Benda Chris Benda

The sand that runs is not wasted

There is an hourglass at the center of our firm's identity. Not as decoration. As doctrine. It represents a belief I've carried through two decades of client conversations and one book I've recommended more than any other. This is what both taught me about what wealth is actually for.

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What to do when the market loses its mind
Chris Benda Chris Benda

What to do when the market loses its mind

Here's something I've come to believe after decades in this business: volatility is not your enemy. A market that only goes up, steadily, with no correction, is actually the one you should worry about. The turbulence you're feeling right now is the same mechanism that creates long-term returns. You can't have one without the other.

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There's no such thing as a free steak dinner
Chris Benda Chris Benda

There's no such thing as a free steak dinner

I've started getting postcards in the mail. Nice ones. Heavy cardstock, glossy finish. An invitation to a complimentary dinner at a good restaurant to hear about retirement planning. I get them because apparently I'm now at the age when the targeting algorithm kicks in. Here's what the fine print doesn't tell you: someone is always picking up that tab. And it's usually not the advisor.

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Wall Street's annual prediction circus
Chris Benda Chris Benda

Wall Street's annual prediction circus

Every December, the big banks publish their outlooks. Every January, those outlooks start being proven wrong. Last year, zero out of all of them got it right. That's not a bad streak. That's a pattern.

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These guides are designed to give you a head start. Whether you're thinking through retirement, navigating taxes, or planning for what comes next in your business, there's something here worth reading.

Navigating Your Path to Retirement
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Navigating Your Path to Retirement
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Retirement planning is about a lot more than picking the right account. This guide covers the full picture: understanding your savings vehicles (IRAs, Roth, 401(k)s), the tax implications that come with each, how to think about succession planning and wills, choosing beneficiaries, and making the most of your Social Security benefits. Whether retirement is five years out or twenty, the decisions you make today shape what that next chapter actually looks like. Download it and take something with you.

7 Steps for Business Owners Considering the Sale of Their Small Business
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7 Steps for Business Owners Considering the Sale of Their Small Business
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Selling the business you built is one of the most significant financial and personal moments of your life. But the number on the closing statement is only part of the story. This guide walks you through 7 fundamentals every business owner should consider before, during, and after a sale, from clarifying your goals and building an exit strategy, to protecting your wealth and planning the life that comes next. Download it and take something with you.

The Gift of Philanthropic Planning
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The Gift of Philanthropic Planning
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Generosity is most powerful when it's intentional. This guide walks through how to formalize your philanthropic goals, from defining your "why" and identifying the causes that matter most, to the tools that can maximize your impact: Donor Advised Funds, Charitable Remainder Trusts, private foundations, and more. It also covers how to bring the next generation into the conversation, so the traditions you build today become the ones they carry forward. Download it and take something with you.

The Ultimate Guide to Taxes
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The Ultimate Guide to Taxes
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Most high-earners, business owners, and wealth builders pay more in taxes than they have to. This guide covers the strategies that change that: from stock options and investment taxes, to small business deductions, entity structure, and the key moves that keep more of what you've built working for you. The tax code is complicated. Knowing how to navigate it doesn't have to be. Download it and take something with you.

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