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Monthly Investment Commentary

Beyond the Magnificent 7

After a strong 2024, the U.S. stock market kicked off 2025 in rocky fashion but…
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David Mandell

LCOL, HCOL, and More: Understanding Low to Very High Cost of Living for Retirement Planning

You might not have realized it, but planning for retirement often requires adjusting to an…
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Andrew Taylor

Four Common Investment Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Investing is challenging and the task has become increasingly difficult as our access to information…
Older female caucasian doctor with stethoscope in foreground, other medical professionals blurry in background
Life Insurance

The Physician’s Guide to Life Insurance Retirement Plans

Saving for retirement looks a bit different when you’re a physician. Finding a life insurance…
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Monthly Investment Commentary

Beyond the Magnificent 7

After a strong 2024, the U.S. stock market kicked off 2025 in rocky fashion but…
image showing advisor reviewing investments
Andrew Taylor

Four Common Investment Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Investing is challenging and the task has become increasingly difficult as our access to information…
cost of living retirement, little model people on coin stacks
David Mandell

LCOL, HCOL, and More: Understanding Low to Very High Cost of Living for Retirement Planning

You might not have realized it, but planning for retirement often requires adjusting to an…
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David Mandell

Are You Taking Advantage of Two Everyday Tax-Favored Assets?

Like everyone we have ever worked with, you likely want to reduce your taxes as…
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David Mandell

Tax Diversification

It is not surprising that the top financial goals of physicians and other high-net-worth investors…
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David Mandell

The Beginner’s Guide to Tax Planning for Doctors

When you’re a high-income earner with lots of expenses, like a doctor, tax season is…
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Carole Foos

Potential 2025 Tax Law Changes

As we begin 2025 with a new President and a Republican majority in both houses…
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Andrew Taylor

Why Are Bonds Losing Money?

WHAT ACTIONS SHOULD I TAKE? The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index experienced its worst-performing quarter…
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David Mandell

Everything Physicians Need to Know About Life Insurance

Your career as a physician is full of major milestones that show you’re growing wiser,…
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Doctors

Investing as a Doctor: 5 Tips for Beginners

As a doctor, you dedicate your life to caring for others and positively impacting their…
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Money Milestones

Money Milestones: Starting a Family

Major life events often trigger important questions about money and can significantly impact long-term financial…
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Doctors

Financial Planning for Physicians

You probably already know that physicians are among the highest-paid professionals in the US. However,…
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David Mandell

The Starter Guide to Doctor Benefits: 401(k)s and Much More

Competitive benefits are necessary to attract top talent, and employers in the medical field understand…
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David Mandell

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, enacted on December 29, 2022, includes the Secure 2.0…
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Asset Protection

A Doctor’s Guide to Asset Protection Trusts

Trusts are becoming increasingly popular parts of estate planning. But there’s a difference between the…
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Doctors

Asset Protection for Physicians: Your Information Hub

From HIPAA liability to malpractice claims, physicians have unique challenges to juggle. Added to factors…
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Doctors

Asset Protection for Doctors: 3 Effective Strategies

Doctors like yourself invest countless years and resources into education and training to provide exceptional…
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Doctor Benefits

The Pros and Cons of HSAs for Physicians

You’ve probably heard about them in your employee benefit package. Your patients may ask if…
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David Mandell

The Beginner’s Guide to Permanent Life Insurance for Physicians

Part of securing your finances as a physician is to plan for your family’s future…
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Life Insurance

The Physician’s Guide to Life Insurance Retirement Plans

Saving for retirement looks a bit different when you’re a physician. Finding a life insurance…
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David Mandell

Financial Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

Now that we have reached Summer 2021, when over 150 million Americans have been vaccinated,…
Adam Braunscheidel

Money Matters for the Newly Married

For many people, getting married is one of life’s highlights. This lifelong commitment is a…
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Bob Peelman

Reduce Your Tax Liability with a Mega Backdoor Roth IRA

As recently as this week, there are tax proposals in Congress which, if passed, would…
David Mandell

Inflation and Your Investments

Inflation is a popular topic in the financial media this spring. This short article is…
Bob Peelman

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, aka TIPS, provide investors with a return that is indexed to…
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Andrew Taylor

Bonds vs Cash

“Why should I be investing in bonds when I can earn more than 5% on…
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Adam Braunscheidel

Tax-Loss Harvesting

As we approach year end, many investors inquire about ways to reduce their tax obligations…
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David Mandell

The Importance of Asset Protection: Malpractice Lawsuits

Among the various types of liability that physicians may face, including employee claims, HIPAA violations,…
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David Mandell

Health Savings Accounts and Retirement Planning

Investors are likely aware of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and their use by patients and…
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David Mandell

Long-Term Care Planning

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RISKS & ROLE OF INSURANCE Concerns about long-term…
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Articles

How Much Are You Paying Your Financial Advisor?

A recent survey by Cerulli Associates and Phoenix Marketing International found that nearly two out…
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Jason O'Dell

How to Choose an Investment Advisor? Three Mistakes to Avoid

Over the last few years, many investors have re-examined not only their investment assumptions, but…
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Bob Peelman

Saving for the High Cost of College

Most Americans would agree that money spent on higher education is incredibly important, as assets…
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Andrew Taylor

Start Early to Leverage the Power of Compound Interest

Saving money at an early age is perhaps the simplest and one of the most…
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Tax Planning

Tax Diversification & Other Tax Tactics for Physicians

While your investments matter, one way to counter the uncertainty of financial planning is to…
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Bob Peelman

Federal Reserve Rate Cutting Cycle

After an historic rate hike cycle that was the fastest on record and largest in…
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David Mandell

Don’t Outlive Your Money

Most investors, when considering their financial future, have a common concern – that they will…
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Bob Peelman

Yield Curve Inversions Explained

“Yield curve inversion” has been in the news lately. You may be wondering exactly what…
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David Mandell

Maximizing the Two-Fold Benefits of Your Charitable Donations

At year-end, many consider donations to charities but are not quite sure of the best…
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David Mandell

Estate Planning Essentials for All Ages

Estate planning is an important aspect of wealth management that should be addressed early in…
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David Mandell

Recent Cases Affect Protection of Assets in LLCs

As we kick off 2023, OJM partner David Mandell provides a high-level update on new…
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David Mandell

What You Need To Know if You May Inherit an IRA

As baby boomers age into their 70’s and 80’s, it is estimated that over $84…
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David Mandell

Sequence of Returns Risk

As investors age, they should consider the reallocation of their assets into increasingly conservative investments…
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David Mandell

How to Protect Your Home and Home Equity From Liability

The family home (and its equity) is often one of the most valuable assets you…