by JACKSON KEENAN, CFP®, DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL PLANNING As we enter the season of giving, it is important to consider how giving can benefit both your principles and your taxes. Many of our clients utilize Donor-Advised Funds, but they look … Read More

By Jackson Keenan, CFP®, Director of Financial Planning Last month, I reviewed ways high-income earners can plan for education expenses. One of the preferred methods is a 529 Education Savings Plan. To recap, a 529 plan: Allows you to save … Read More

By Jackson Keenan, CFP®, Director of Financial Planning Parents saving for their children’s college tuition and expenses becomes increasingly essential as college costs continue to rise. At MONTAG, our clients are high-income earners, which makes their funding options unique. In … Read More

By Jackson Keenan, CFP® Spring (and pollen) is in the air, and many of us will start our spring cleaning. The “urge to purge” might be strongest with our financial documents – taxes, statements, paid medical bills, etc. – but … Read More

by JACKSON KEENAN, CFP®, DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL PLANNING As we enter the season of charitable giving, it is important to match your desire for making a difference while also being thoughtful with your tax planning.  Many of our clients have … Read More

By JACKSON KEENAN, CFP® While most Americans’ tax deadline will be Monday, April 15, 2024, at MONTAG, I recommend that our high-net-worth clients consider Sunday, December 31, 2023, as their deadline. In today’s blog, I will discuss tax planning strategies … Read More

by Jackson Keenan, CFP®   Many of MONTAG’s clients have too much income to benefit from saving into a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA. Luckily there are methods available to save, reduce your taxes, and plan for medical expenses all … Read More

by Jackson Keenan, CFP® – MONTAG’s Director of Financial Planning The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was passed in December 2019 and brought many changes impacting retirement planning. On December 23, 2022, the U.S. House of … Read More