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Financial Literacy: The Foundation of Generational Wealth

Building and preserving generational wealth is not easy. It’s a long process, one that requires a delicate handoff of responsibilities from one generation to the next. And while the process may take years or decades to play out, there are things we can do today to help our children and grandchildren prepare for the responsibilities of managing wealth.

In this article, we explore trends in financial education and share our thoughts on how to empower the next generation within your family….

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Year-End Planning: RMD & Inherited IRA Strategies

The SECURE Act of 2019 made significant changes to the laws concerning IRAs—especially those relating to required minimum distributions, or RMDs—that affect both IRA owners and beneficiaries. Although the law technically went into effect last year, RMDs were suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which means 2021 will be the first year that many people will be taking RMDs under the new law.

RVP Welcomes Rebecca Deaton and Team

November 1, 2021

CHICAGO – Relative Value Partners Group, LLC (“RVP”), an integrated wealth management firm based in Northbrook, Illinois that serves wealthy families and institutional clients nationwide, today announced a definitive agreement under which industry veteran Rebecca Deaton will join RVP. This transaction is part of a strategic initiative to expand the depth of the firm’s planning services and partnership team.

The FAQs of 529 Plans

Since the late 1980s, 529 plans have been a valuable tool to tax-efficiently fund a college education. However, it’s important to note that these plans are no longer limited to higher education costs: thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, 529 plans can now be used to finance the cost of K–12 private school costs as well.

Our Perspective on the Markets

At RVP, we believe the best investors are the most disciplined investors, and that a well-defined financial plan — often codified in a formal investment policy statement — is the foundation of a good strategic asset allocation plan. Experience has shown us that a good strategic asset allocation is the key to prudent decision-making, which can, in turn, support performance over the long run.

The Risks of Market Timing

Nobody can reliably predict how markets will perform in the next six, 12, or 24 months. However, we have a very good sense of how markets grow and function over longer periods of time, and this long-term perspective is central to our work developing portfolios on behalf of our clients. As advisors, our objective is to build portfolios that allow our clients to capture the market’s long-term trajectory while managing short-term risk.

Proposed Tax Law Changes: Where We Are Focused

Updating the tax code is a major priority for both President Biden and congressional Democrats. At the moment, there are three separate tax and economic bills that have been introduced in Congress — each with the ability to impact a significant portion of the existing tax code.

Cash Flow Planning: Why It Matters For High-Net-Worth Investors

As wealth advisors, it’s critical that we understand our clients and their lives. After all, we need to understand long-term goals to make sound recommendations today.

Steps to Mitigate The Risk of Cybercrime

Hackers and those that commit cybercrimes are becoming more and more sophisticated. We understand the importance of protecting your family and financial assets from cybercrime. We work with Fidelity because of their commitment to fighting cybercriminals and their leadership role in keeping financial accounts safe.

Money Life Market Call, Featuring Maury Fertig

As we’ve covered in previous articles, closed-end funds (CEFs) are an oft-overlooked corner of the capital markets. Maury Fertig recently joined the popular financial podcast “Money Life with Chuck Jaffe” to talk about opportunities and challenges in the CEF market, including:

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