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ArticleJune 20, 2025

Ultimate Concierge

"It's about trust, access and peace of mind. Whether you are flying private, booking something or just someone you can rely on, we're here to deliver. It's not about how fast you move but who you move with." - Scott Buss, Founder, Advent Jets What you…

Letter to StakeholdersJune 10, 2025

The Bond Market & BBB

Tuesday, June 10, 3:45 pm EST. While April was a month that focused on trade policy, May has been and June will be, characterized by how the United States manages its debt load. The biggest indicator of that fiscal policy will be determined by what eventually…

ArticleJune 6, 2025

Philanthropy as a Service

"Everyone can do it. Everyone can give. Everyone has the capacity to give, whether it be a small amount or a large amount. And every family can look into this even if they are just filling out their Schedule A with charitable contributions. You can still give…

VideoMay 22, 2025

Jason Howell to Jason Howell Co.

"That's what the public needs to know: that they can get exactly what they're looking for and if they don't find it through us, I'd be happy to help them find it." Jason Howell, CFP®, CPWA®, CSRIC®, Founder, Jason Howell Company On May 22nd (2025) our founder…

Letter to StakeholdersMay 7, 2025

Confident Investment Philosophy

Wednesday, May 7, 2:45 pm EST. You can look at your statements. During our “Spring Check-Ins” many of you mentioned that you weren’t looking at your statements. We understood. And we appreciated the quiet confidence you had in our money management. That said,…

Letter to StakeholdersApril 9, 2025

Letter to Stakeholders, April 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 3:45 pm EST. Last month I wrote that the stock market reacts violently to short-term instability. Over the early days of this month, that has proven true. Stephen Covey’s famous “7 Habits for Highly Effective People,” are foundational…

Letter to StakeholdersMarch 6, 2025

Spring Check-Ins

Thursday, March 6, 8:55 am EST. The 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico that were delayed last month were put in place this week. Tariffs proposed on China have been doubled from 10% to 20% this week. Unsurprisingly those countries have responded and equally…

ArticleFebruary 26, 2025

Supporting Our Federal Workforce

Given the recent cuts to the federal government and the fact that a number of our clients are either directly or indirectly employed by federal agencies (or certainly are at least close to someone who is), we wanted to provide some actionable steps and…

Letter to StakeholdersFebruary 5, 2025

Bureau of Fiscal Services

Wednesday, February 5, 7:45 am EST. We are in the midst of a news deluge as we work to keep up with our new POTUS, his administration and his “special government employee.” Our firm is based at the nexus of the federal government community. By default, and by…

Letter to StakeholdersJanuary 9, 2025

President James Earl Carter, Jr.

Thursday, January 09, 4:45 pm EST. On this “National Day of Mourning” we are reminded of the short history of the United States with the funeral of America’s 39th President Jimmy Carter. We are a country, just under 250 years old, continuing to grapple with…

Letter to StakeholdersDecember 11, 2024

Big Credit and Langley Residential Support Services

Wednesday, December 11, 5:45 pm EST. We are merely days away from the end of year holidays. Are you going to enjoy them? I am. I am going to travel with family to my in-laws, we’re going to be spoiled and I am going to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life (again).”…

ArticleNovember 15, 2024

Expat Estate Planning

"Make sure you have a trusted adviser who's familiar with the law in both countries who's aware of international Estate Planning and let them know what your your plans are before you purchase any major assets in foreign countries." - Scott Sweitzer,…

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