Retirement Insights
Q3 2024 Quarterly Market Review
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic. Download Quarterly…
Read More2024 Year-End Tax Planning Reminders
As we approach the end of the year, there is still time to take advantage of tax-saving opportunities. This article outlines a few things to investigate before December 31. We recommend you consult your professional advisors before implementing any strategy to ensure alignment with your personal circumstances and overall financial plan. Employer Retirement Plan Contributions…
Read MoreTax Diversification Basics
Diversification is a well-known strategy to manage investment risk, but how does it apply to taxes? Why would someone want to diversify their taxes, and how do you even do that? Tax diversification is a powerful tool that can help you strategically manage your tax liability now and in retirement. The United States tax system…
Read MoreMcLean Advisors Named to Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2024 Top Financial Professional List
Northern Virginia Magazine named the following McLean Advisors to their 2024 Top Financial Professionals list: Alana Light Jessica Wunder Jason Rizkallah Athena Chang To compile the Top Financial Professionals listing, surveys were sent to all Northern Virginia financial professionals, asking them to recommend other financial professionals whom they would refer to friends and family. The…
Read MoreTransitions in Retirement: A Whirlwind of Change
Retirement is sometimes portrayed as a relatively uneventful, static chapter in life. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth! For most, retirement will be filled with significant life changes and transitions. Some of these changes we pursue, some we must learn to accept, some transitions can happen concurrently while others may require our…
Read MoreStaying Active and Engaged in Retirement
Retirement is the beginning of a new chapter in life. It’s a time to explore new horizons, pursue passions, and embrace opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment. As you consider how to make the most of your time, it is important to stay active to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Below are some ideas…
Read MoreAvoiding the Pitfalls of Retirement Distribution Order
Withdrawing from your investment portfolio in retirement is like walking through a minefield. If you don’t take the right path, you’re going to take a large tax hit. Most people don’t think about it, but your distribution strategy in retirement and the resulting taxes can significantly impact how long your money lasts and how much…
Read MoreQ2 2024 Quarterly Market Review
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic. Download Quarterly…
Read MoreJessica Wunder Ranked as a 2024 “Advisor to Watch”
Jessica Wunder, a McLean Principal, was recently named a 2024 Advisor to Watch by AdvisorHub. The ranking of “Advisors to Watch” is based on: Scope of practice measured by assets, production, and level of service; Growth of practice consisting of year-over-year growth in assets, households, and production; and lastly Professionalism includes regulatory records, community service,…
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