By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. It’s not unusual for corporate executives to have a lot of their wealth tied to the success of their employer. Not only do they earn a paycheck from their employer,…
By Wesley Sebacher, CFP®, CAIA® As a physician, you have invested a significant amount of time and resources into your career. For most physicians, this investment into oneself is accompanied by a considerable amount of…
Wesley Sebacher, CFP®, CAIA® Student loan forgiveness for physicians is a critical topic, especially with the high levels of student debt that medical school graduates often carry. Fortunately, there are various forgiveness and repayment program…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Executives who have worked for one company during much of their career can accumulate a significant amount of company stock in their 401(k)-retirement plan. Executives in this situation who are…
Wesley Sebacher, CFP®, CAIA® Planning for retirement is a crucial financial endeavor, and one of the key factors to consider is the interest rate environment. Interest rates have a significant impact on various aspects of…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Most entrepreneurs have a single focus – working to make their business successful until it is generating steady profits. To achieve that goal, they often invest 100 percent of their…
By Michael Torney, CFP®, J.D., LL.M. Nearly everyone spends decades contributing money to a 401(k), Individual Retirement Account or other retirement plans that defer a portion of their income tax bill. These plans and accounts enable…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. For individuals or couples earning a high income this year, it’s important to determine not only how to allocate your earnings to maximize investments, but also to reduce taxes.…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Business owners considering selling their companies usually have a few options – such as selling to a local competitor, family member(s), a large chain, or a private equity firm. But…
By Wesley Sebacher, CFP® Many individuals and families are enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). These plans offer a unique feature called a Health Savings Account (HSA), which allows a person to set aside…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. As physicians finish residency and start their life in practice, planning for long-term financial success should become a top priority. For most physicians, this is the point where they command…
by Michael Torney, CFP®, J.D., LL.M. As a physician just starting your practice or switching jobs, you have a lot of financial considerations to consider. One of the most important to-dos is signing a contract…
By Wesley Sebacher, CFP® Completing residency is a significant milestone for physicians. After years of hard work and dedication, you’re finally ready to embark on your medical career. However, as you transition from a resident…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Stock appreciation rights (SARs) are a type of equity compensation award. They give an executive the right to compensation based on the difference between the company’s stock price on a…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Key executives at privately-owned or public companies may receive shares of stock in their employer. Sometimes the shares of stock are synthetic stock, otherwise known as “phantom stock”. This kind…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Successful executives often receive various forms of compensation in addition to their salaries and bonuses. Their employers will often provide stock awards or the opportunity to participate in various long-term…
By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) can be valuable parts of an executive’s overall compensation package and wealth building strategy. Both are eventually grants of company stock…
By Wesley Sebacher CFP® You may wonder how you will provide yourself a paycheck in retirement? Or how you will coordinate your savings and future retirement income. Often forgotten, is how your retirement savings and…
By Michael Torney, CFP®, J.D., LL.M. Lawsuits loom as an ever-present fear for physicians. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), more than one-third of physicians report being sued for malpractice. A similar study found that…
Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. John D. Rockefeller once said, “I always tried to turn every disaster into an opportunity.” With the stock market down by double digits in 2022, investors have such an opportunity…