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 Top 5 Takeaways: What to Do with an Overfunded 529 Plan Change the Beneficiary You can switch the 529 to another eligible family member which could be siblings, cousins, even yourself. Use … Read More

By Jackson Keenan, CFP®, Director of Financial Planning Top 5 Takeaways: 529 Education Savings Plans offer tax-deferred growth and flexibility for a wide range of qualified education expenses which can be ideal for high-income families. State tax deductions or credits may apply, … Read More

By JACKSON KEENAN, CFP® Key Takeaways Estate Planning Advantage: The estate and gift tax exemption has been permanently increased to $15M per individual, offering expanded opportunities for wealth transfer. Temporary Social Security Deduction: From 2025 to 2028, retirees with moderate … Read More

At MONTAG, we believe wealth management requires coordination among a variety of professionals. We recognize our clients often have established relationships with accountants, attorneys, and other specialists. Rather than working in isolation, we actively collaborate with these professionals to provide … Read More

For most of us, it’s been a long time since we were in a math class and, if we ever learned anything about probability, we likely forgot it all once the final exam was turned in. In an age of … Read More

By JACKSON KEENAN, CFP® Most Americans’ tax deadline will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025. I recommend that our high-net-worth clients consider Tuesday, December 31, 2024, as their tax deadline. In today’s blog, I will discuss tax advantage strategies that should … 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

Guest Blog By: Shelly Donaldson, VP of Business Development, Cumberland Trust We are now in the thick of the holiday season. A time when kids trick-or-treat and then families come together for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, or Christmas. When most people think … Read More