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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
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    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
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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
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    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
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    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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    ESPPs: A Comprehensive Guide

    Employer Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) are more than a workplace perk. They can be a powerful tool to build wealth and align your financial success with the success of your company. Participating in your company’s ESPP…

    By Matthew Nelson
    March 31, 2025

    2 Min Read
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    Tax Reporting for Stock Compensation

    Stock compensation comes with a unique set of tax implications that can feel overwhelming. Especially at tax time when you are trying to gather all the reporting forms needed. With the right guidance though, it can…

    By Matthew Nelson
    March 20, 2025

    4 Min Read
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    2025 Tax Preparation Checklist

    April is right around the corner! Which means everyone’s favorite chore is as well… gathering everything needed to help file your taxes!  Life changes year to year as you accumulate wealth and grow your net worth.…

    By Matthew Nelson
    February 13, 2025

    2 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