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    Arctic Wolf: An Employee Stock Options Case Study

    Questions you are probably asking yourself if you have stock options from Arctic Wolf: “What the heck are these? What do I do with them? Do they have value?” Today, I am going to break these…

    By Jacob LaRue
    July 17, 2025

    8 Min Read
    What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Your Taxes

    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
    Arctic Wolf Stock Options: What You Need to Know

    Arctic Wolf Stock Options: What You Need to Know

    Part of your compensation package at Arctic Wolf may include stock options. However, for employees of private companies like Arctic Wolf, navigating the complexities of stock options can feel daunting. Decisions about whether to exercise options…

    By Jacob LaRue
    May 22, 2025

    4 Min Read
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    Financial Planning for Medtronic Employees and Executives

    Do you work at Medtronic? Get the resources you need and expert insights from financial professionals who specialize in helping Medtronic employees make the most of their compensation package and benefits. Whether you’re a new Medtronic employee…

    By Matthew Nelson
    April 11, 2025

    10 Min Read

    Will Social Security Really Run Out?

    Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of questions from clients about the future of Social Security- and it’s no surprise. This topic has been making the rounds online, sparking concern and confusion. Will Social Security really run out? To help break it all down, we’re welcoming back Matt Finley, Senior Partner and Financial Advisor at Perspective 6 Group. He’ll explain what’s actually happening with Social Security, what could change, and why most people won’t see their benefits disappear- even in the face of funding shortfalls projected for 2032.

    By Matthew Nelson
    April 10, 2025

    2 Min Read
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    Tariffs Explained: The Good, Bad, and What’s Next

    If you’ve been following recent economic news, you have questions and no doubt concerns over the recent tariff turf war and for good reason! What are they? How do they work? And more importantly, how do…

    By Matthew Finley
    April 9, 2025

    5 Min Read
    Medtronic Retirement Savings Plan

    5 Mistakes You Are Making In Your Medtronic Retirement Savings Plan

    If you’re participating in the Medtronic Retirement Savings and Investment Plan, you already understand its value, but are you using it as effectively as possible? Unfortunately, we see some simple mistakes that can easily be avoided. To-day we’ll highlight each of these avoidable missteps to make sure you’re maximizing every dollar you contribute.

    By Matthew Nelson
    April 3, 2025

    2 Min Read
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    How to KEEP Company Contributions in Your Medtronic 401K Plan

    If you participate in the Medtronic 401K plan, you already know about the great company contribution you receive, but will you be able to keep all of that money when you leave? If you’re not paying attention to the fine print, you could leave thousands of dollars on the table. Today, we’re going to break down the vesting rules and timing triggers that determine how much of your company contributions you actually get to keep.

    By Matthew Nelson
    March 27, 2025

    2 Min Read
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    Your Medtronic 401k Plan Company Contributions Explained

    Do you know if you are getting all of the contributions available to you in your Medtronic 401k? We’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to optimize the Medtronic 401K plan so we’re going to give you an advisor’s take on how it works and the settings that every employee should be checking.

    By Matthew Nelson
    March 25, 2025

    2 Min Read