Casia Chappell, CFP®, CPWA®, discusses the benefits and workings of irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs), highlighting their role in estate planning by providing asset protection, estate tax mitigation and efficient wealth transfer.
Wealth Management Insights Video Fourth Quarter 2024
Wealth Management Chair Samantha Pahlow, CTFA, AWMA, presents the firm’s quarterly Wealth Management Insights titled, “Creating a Family Legacy of Giving.” In the video, she discusses how to instill philanthropic values in children and highlights several tax-efficient giving strategies to consider for year-end.
Investment Strategy Video Fourth Quarter 2024
Chief Investment Officer George Hosfield, CFA, presents the firm's quarterly Investment Strategy titled, "Awaiting the Score." In the video, he discusses how the Fed is shifting its focus to the labor market.
Wealth Management Insights Video Third Quarter 2024
Wealth Management Chair Samantha Pahlow, CTFA, AWMA, presents the firm’s quarterly Wealth Management Insights titled, “The Role of Insurance in Wealth Planning.” In the video, she explains the role of insurance in wealth planning, highlighting the types and benefits of different kinds of coverage.
Investment Strategy Video Third Quarter 2024
Chief Investment Officer George Hosfield, CFA, presents the firm's quarterly Investment Strategy titled, "We’ve Landed."
Second Quarter 2024 Investment Strategy Video: So Far, So Good
Head of Fixed Income and Principal Brad Houle, CFA, presents the firm's quarterly Investment Strategy titled, "So Far, So Good." In the video he discusses how the Fed's fight on inflation is faring, our belief that commercial real estate is not similar to residential real estate circa 2008 and investors' expectations for earnings for the remainder of the year.
2023 Investment Outlook Video
Annual presentation from Ferguson Wellman investment team discussing the major themes facing capital markets in 2023 and how they will affect client portfolios.
Social Security Claiming Considerations
Scott Christianson, CFP®, discusses the complexities of Social Security benefits and what our clients should understand before they file.