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    Charitable Giving Basics

    With the end of year coming quickly, I wanted to cover the common questions we get about on charitable giving while there is still time to squeeze some giving in. The topic of charitable giving is…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 28, 2025

    5 Min Read
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    Charitable Giving: Using a Donor-Advised Fund

    When it comes to charitable giving, some strategies are more beneficial (and complex) than others. In a follow up to Charitable Giving Basics I’ll explore how to elevate your charitable giving with a donor-advised fund. This…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 28, 2025

    7 Min Read
    Graphic of text reading Key Retirement Plan Contribution Limits 2026. With a list of general retirement plans: 401k/403b/457, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, Simple IRA, Sep IRA, and HSA.

    Key Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2026

    Here we are again, it’s close to year end and that means we have some new retirement plan contribution limits to pay attention to heading into 2026. Let’s take a look at what is changing! 401(k)/403(b)/457…

    By Emily Janak
    November 27, 2025

    3 Min Read
    mage of Partner and Wealth Manager Jacob LaRue with text stating What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means For Your Taxes from the desk of Jacob LaRue, CFP® to highlight the blog post.

    What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Your Taxes

    On July 4th President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill. This marked a new era to our nation’s tax code. The bill covers a wide variety of items ranging from government spending to…

    By Jacob LaRue
    July 10, 2025

    3 Min Read
    Image of Partner and Financial Advisor Matthew Finley with a 2025 Market Outlook from the desk of Matthew Finley, CFP® text to highlight the blog post.

    2025 Market Outlook: Insights on Navigating Volatility

    The year’s final “Santa Rally” hasn’t aligned with past patterns, but this isn’t surprising. Markets don’t adhere to calendars or historical events. While trends and historical data hold value in analysis, the movement of stocks operates…

    By Matthew Finley
    January 9, 2025

    4 Min Read

    New Inherited IRA Rules 2025

    The long overdue final rules and regulations for those who have inherited IRA funds post January 1st, 2020, have now been released by the IRS. These finalized regulations are intended to provide more clarity to what…

    By Jacob LaRue
    December 26, 2024

    3 Min Read
    The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast Graphic with Matt Nelson, Karissa McLaren & Grace Hennen for Episode 29: Young Careers in Financial Advising

    Young Careers in Financial Advising

    Listen to Young Careers in Financial Advising! Apple Podcasts → https://bit.ly/3GGW1Da Spotify → https://bit.ly/3TofDDW What drives someone to pack up and move for a career? In this episode of The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast, host Matt…

    By Matthew Nelson
    December 5, 2024

    2 Min Read
    The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast Graphic with Matt Nelson & Jacob LaRue for Episode 28: The Power of Donor-Advised Funds for Charitable Giving

    The Power of Donor-Advised Funds for Charitable Giving

    Listen to The Power of Donor-Advised Funds for Charitable Giving! Apple Podcasts → https://bit.ly/3GGW1Da Spotify → https://bit.ly/3TofDDW How can you maximize your charitable giving while minimizing your taxes? Donor-advised funds for charitable giving (DAFs) might be…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 21, 2024

    2 Min Read
    The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast Graphic with Matt Nelson & Jacob LaRue for Episode 27: The Basics of Charitable Giving: Cash, Stock, IRAs

    The Basics of Charitable Giving: Cash, Stock, IRAs

    Are you making the most of your charitable giving? This week, Matt Nelson and Jacob LaRue explore the essentials of charitable giving, focusing on how to align charitable contributions with financial goals while optimizing tax savings.…

    By Matthew Nelson
    November 7, 2024

    2 Min Read
    The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast Graphic with Matt Nelson & Jacob LaRue for Episode 26: How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

    How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

    Life insurance might not be the most exciting topic, but it’s crucial for safeguarding your financial future. And the golden question is: How much life insurance is enough? We’ve got the answer this week on The…

    By Matthew Nelson
    October 24, 2024

    2 Min Read