Understanding IRMAA

Understanding IRMAA

Understanding IRMAA What Higher-Income Retirees Need to Know About Medicare Surcharges If you’re approaching Medicare age and have been successful in building your wealth, there’s an important acronym you need to understand: IRMAA. It stands for...
You’re Not Just a Portfolio

You’re Not Just a Portfolio

You’re Not Just a Portfolio. The Problem with the “Lone Advisor” Model When you sit down to review your finances, what do you look at? For many, the first thing is a portfolio statement: a list of investments, balances, and a line showing returns. The traditional...
The Price of Economic Nationalism

The Price of Economic Nationalism

The Price of Economic Nationalism: A Deep Dive into Modern Tariff Policy Blaise Stevens MBA, CFP®, AIFA®, CLU®, ChFC® In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the term “tariffs” frequently enters public discourse, often accompanied by strong...
Strategy First, Product Second

Strategy First, Product Second

What We Mean When We Say: Strategy First, Product Second You’ve probably heard this phrase before — maybe from us: “We lead with strategy, not product.” It’s a simple idea. But in the financial world, it’s not as common as it should be. So let’s break down what it...
Tariff Turmoil

Tariff Turmoil

Tariff Turmoil Is Your Portfolio a Casualty of the Current Climate? By Blaise Stevens, Managing Member, Strategic Advisory Partners The financial markets have certainly been making headlines lately. The impact of evolving trade policies, like the recent tariff...