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A Rising Tide: Third Quarter Market Review and Outlook
Staying disciplined and focused on long-term goals, we believe, remains the best approach for weathering market fluctuations. Periods of uncertainty often give way to opportunity.
Minnesota Estate Taxes: What Non-Residents Need to Know about Owning Property in MN
Minnesota’s estate tax laws can surprise even seasoned investors—especially those who split time between states. Learn how your estate could be affected and what you should know to protect your heirs and legacy.
Online Scams: How to Spot and Stop Them Before It’s Too Late
Online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting even the most cautious investors. In this episode of Well Balanced, Suzy Klapperich and advisor Charlie Gruys share a recent scam targeting a client. Plus simple steps you can take to protect your accounts and personal information.
Medicare: Upcoming Changes and How to Prepare
Changes to Medicare are coming in 2026, impacting coverage options, costs, and enrollment rules. Learn what’s new and discover the steps you can take now to ensure you’re prepared.
Your Fall Financial Checklist: 5 Simple Tasks
As the year winds down, fall is the perfect season to check in on your finances and clear away clutter. These five simple tasks—from reviewing beneficiaries to organizing key documents—can help you start the new year with clarity and confidence.
5 Tax-Prep Opportunities Before Year End
Fall is the perfect time to review your financial plan and uncover year-end tax opportunities. In our latest podcast, we highlight strategies like Roth conversions, tax-loss harvesting, and charitable giving.
September and Markets: History, Outliers, and Investor Takeaways
September is the only month in market history with a negative average return. But that reputation is shaped by a handful of extreme events, not steady seasonal weakness. Here’s how to view September in context—and why disciplined, long-term investing turns uncertainty into opportunity.
Confidence in Retirement with Bucket-Based Planning
As discussed on Today’s Business Radio, airing on Twin Cities stations KFAN and KTLK, host Tom Lyons sat down with Joe Grochowski, an senior wealth advisor from Vector Wealth Management, to talk about how bucket-based planning organizes retirement savings into time-based segments, giving clients confidence.